Security Officer

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Giyani, and we encourage applicants from across Limpopo to consider this opportunity.

About This Position

This Security Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Giyani. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Limpopo.

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 Giyani team.

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.

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 Giyani much easier.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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

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 Giyani.

Career Growth

Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Giyani 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 Giyani team member.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Giyani 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.

Based in Giyani

Working in Giyani means a place within the Phalaborwa mining belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Giyani office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Giyani 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Giyani, Limpopo.

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 Giyani.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Giyani colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Practically speaking, 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.

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

Your Team

Equally, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Giyani group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Giyani will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who can meet the advertised location and work-schedule requirements.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

Yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Are reference and background checks conducted?

In addition, yes. Reference, qualification and any role-appropriate background checks are conducted in line with applicable law.

Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?

Beyond that, yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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.

Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Giyani site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, 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.

Your Role

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence

Essential Criteria

• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.