Security Officer

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

Overview

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Lephalale branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Notably, 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 Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

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.

Why This Role

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Lephalale; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

Notably, 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.

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

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Lephalale.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lephalale.

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.

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

Career Growth

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Lephalale have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lephalale have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

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 Lephalale team member.

Working in Lephalale

Lephalale continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with within the Phalaborwa mining belt. 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 Lephalale, Limpopo.

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

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.

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

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

In addition, the Lephalale 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.

Key Outputs

• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

What You’ll Need

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• 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
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.