Security Guard

Bring your skills as a Security Guard to Kroonstad and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

About the Opportunity

This Security Guard role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kroonstad. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Free State.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kroonstad team on trust, and the Security Guard role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Kroonstad much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Guard is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Guard to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Career Growth

Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Kroonstad have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kroonstad team member.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kroonstad have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Kroonstad.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kroonstad.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Day in the Life

Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.

Practically speaking, the Kroonstad office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kroonstad.

Your Workplace

Crucially, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kroonstad site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Your Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kroonstad office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kroonstad will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Based in Kroonstad

Equally, the role is based in Kroonstad, along the N1 central corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kroonstad and the broader Free State region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Kroonstad.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kroonstad, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Kroonstad contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Free State.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Daily Duties

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

Who We’re Looking For

• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.