Security Guard

Bring your skills as a Security Guard to Umhlanga and join a team that moves fast. This KwaZulu-Natal role is one to watch.

What This Role Involves

An experienced Security Guard is needed to support operations in Umhlanga. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Umhlanga 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 Umhlanga much easier.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Umhlanga.

Diversity and Inclusion

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Umhlanga.

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.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

Working in Umhlanga

Umhlanga continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with minutes from King Shaka International Airport. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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

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 Umhlanga.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

Why This Role

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

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

Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

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

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Umhlanga group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Umhlanga will be explained during the hiring process.

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

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.

Core Functions

• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures

Essential Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content

Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.