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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Douglas, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Security Officer is needed to support operations in Douglas. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Douglas also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Douglas.
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern 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 Douglas.
Crucially, the Douglas 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.
About Douglas
Douglas continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Douglas, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Douglas 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 Douglas.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Douglas.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
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 Douglas.
Why Join Us
On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Douglas. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Douglas keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Douglas teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.
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 Douglas group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team mix in Douglas reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Core Functions
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
What You’ll Need
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.