Security Officer

This is a current vacancy. Whether you are an experienced Security Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Bellville. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

About the Opportunity

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Bellville branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Bellville team on trust, and the Security Officer role will feel that from week one.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Bellville teams, and the new Security Officer will feel that from the first week.

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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Where You’ll Work

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 Bellville site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Bellville.

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.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bellville.

Career Growth

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Bellville depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bellville have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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

A Typical Day

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.

Notably, the Bellville 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 Bellville.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

What We Offer

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Bellville; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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

Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Beyond that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Core Functions

• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

What You’ll Need

• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.