Security Officer

Work-Force

Looking for your next move as a Security Officer in Middelburg? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Mpumalanga.

About the Opportunity

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

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Security Officer taking on this position.

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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Middelburg 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 Middelburg.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Middelburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

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 Middelburg team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Middelburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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

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

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.

Based in Middelburg

Working in Middelburg means a place along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Middelburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Middelburg.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

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

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, 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.

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

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

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.

Equally, the Middelburg 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 Middelburg.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

Why Join Us

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
  • Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
  • Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
  • Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
  • Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Who We’re Looking For

  • Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
  • Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
  • Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.

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