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Applications are warmly invited for a Security Officer role based in De Aar. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
The Security Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in De Aar and across the legal and security jobs space.
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 De Aar team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in De Aar much easier.
Based in De Aar
Working in De Aar means a place in the Kathu iron ore belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the De Aar office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of De Aar 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 De Aar.
What We Offer
Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in De Aar; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Workplace
Notably, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Core Functions
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
Essential Criteria
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.