Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Security Guard in Pretoria. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.
The Role
This Security Guard role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Pretoria. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Pretoria team.
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 Pretoria.
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 Pretoria much easier.
Why This Role
The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Pretoria; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Gauteng, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pretoria.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Pretoria group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Pretoria 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Notably, the Pretoria 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Pretoria.
About Pretoria
Pretoria continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. 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 Pretoria cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Pretoria.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Pretoria, Gauteng.
Core Functions
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
What You’ll Need
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
Equally, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.