Security Officer

This is a current vacancy. A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Officer based in Cradock, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

The Role

Notably, this Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Cradock. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Cradock.

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 Cradock much easier.

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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Your Future Here

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Cradock 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 Cradock team member.

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

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Cradock colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

Based in Cradock

Working in Cradock means a place near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Cradock 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 Cradock.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Cradock, Eastern Cape.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, 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 Cradock.

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.

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

The Environment

In addition, 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.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

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

Crucially, 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.

Day in the Life

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.

On top of that, the Cradock 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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Cradock.

About the Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Cradock office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

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.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Cradock will be explained during the hiring process.

Key Outputs

• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

Candidate Profile

• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.