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Whether you are an experienced Security Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Saldanha. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
This Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Saldanha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
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 Saldanha team.
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 Saldanha much easier.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Officer 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.
Your Workplace
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.
Notably, 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 Saldanha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Beyond that, the Saldanha 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 Saldanha.
Based in Saldanha
Saldanha continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Saldanha, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Saldanha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape 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 Saldanha.
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 Saldanha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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 Saldanha 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.
What We Offer
On top of that, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Saldanha 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.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equally, 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.
Your Role
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.