Security Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Officer based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

What This Role Involves

This Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Queenstown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Queenstown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Queenstown.

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 Queenstown much easier.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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.

On top of that, 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 Queenstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Career Growth

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

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, 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.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Queenstown.

About Queenstown

Queenstown continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

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 Queenstown.

Many candidates already living within reach of Queenstown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Why This Role

On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Queenstown; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

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

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

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

Your Role

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.