Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Security Officer role based in Brits. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.
The Role
This Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Brits. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Brits operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Brits.
Where You’ll Work
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.
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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Brits site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Career Growth
Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Brits 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 Brits team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Brits have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Based in Brits
Working in Brits means a place near the Hartbeespoort tourism node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Brits office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Brits cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Brits, North West.
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 Brits.
Why This Role
In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Brits; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
Essential Criteria
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.