Security Officer

Bring your skills as a Security Officer to Welkom and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

Overview

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

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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.

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 Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

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.

The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Welkom 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 Welkom.

Working in Welkom

Welkom continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with in the Welkom gold fields. 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 Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Welkom, Free State.

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 Welkom.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Welkom depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Welkom team member.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Beyond that, 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.

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 Welkom.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

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