Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Security Officer in Ladysmith. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
Overview
The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Ladysmith 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.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Ladysmith team.
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.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ladysmith contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ladysmith keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ladysmith teams.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Ladysmith.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ladysmith.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ladysmith.
In addition, the Ladysmith 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.
Core Functions
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
Candidate Profile
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.