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A Security Officer position is being filled in Paarl. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
An experienced Security Officer is needed to support operations in Paarl. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Paarl team on trust, and the Security Officer role will feel that from week one.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Paarl also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Paarl much easier.
Your Workplace
In addition, 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 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 Paarl site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.
Why This Role
In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Paarl; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Beyond that, 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.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Paarl.
Equally, the Paarl 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.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
Minimum Requirements
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.