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Whether you are an experienced Security Guard or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Senekal. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
The Role
This Security Guard role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Senekal. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Senekal operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
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.
A Typical Day
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Senekal.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Senekal 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.
About Senekal
Senekal continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. 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.
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 Senekal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Senekal 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Senekal, Free State.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Senekal.
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 Free State.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Senekal.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Senekal contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Free State.
Notably, 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.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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 Senekal site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Daily Duties
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Essential Criteria
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- 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
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.