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Listing live now. A Security Officer is needed in Butterworth. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
About the Opportunity
The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Butterworth 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.
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 Butterworth team.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Butterworth also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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.
Meet the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Butterworth 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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Butterworth will be explained during the hiring process.
Diversity and Inclusion
Notably, 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.
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 Butterworth.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Working in Butterworth
Practically speaking, the role is based in Butterworth, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Butterworth and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth 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.
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 Butterworth.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Butterworth 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 Butterworth team member.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Butterworth have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
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 Butterworth.
Practically speaking, the Butterworth 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
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
Essential Criteria
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.