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Applications are warmly invited for a Security Officer role based in Upington. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
An experienced Security Officer is needed to support operations in Upington. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Northern 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 Upington 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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Upington also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Upington
Upington continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with within the Upington solar corridor. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern 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 Upington.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Upington, Northern Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, 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.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Upington have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Upington team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Upington office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Upington will be explained during the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
Essential Criteria
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.