Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Officer based in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.
Overview
The Security Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Butterworth and across the legal and security jobs space.
On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Butterworth team on trust, and the Security Officer role will feel that from week one.
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 Butterworth.
Based in Butterworth
Working in Butterworth means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Butterworth office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth 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.
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 Butterworth.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Butterworth depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Butterworth have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Butterworth team member.
Equal Opportunity
In addition, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Butterworth.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Core Functions
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
What You’ll Need
- 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
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.