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A Security Officer position is being filled in Empangeni. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Empangeni operation, and this Security Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Beyond that, 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.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Empangeni 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.
What We Offer
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Empangeni; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
In addition, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Empangeni.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Based in Empangeni
Empangeni continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. 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 Empangeni cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Empangeni.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
In addition, the Empangeni 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 Empangeni.
Your Role
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Minimum Requirements
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.