Security Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Officer in Kathu. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Kathu operation, and this Security Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

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 Kathu 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 Kathu.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kathu also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Working in Kathu

Working in Kathu means a place in the Kathu iron ore belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Kathu office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kathu, Northern 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 Kathu.

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

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Kathu have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

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 Kathu have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

What We Offer

In addition, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Kathu. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.

Crucially, 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 Kathu keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Kathu teams.

What Your Day Looks Like

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 Kathu.

Crucially, the Kathu 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.

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

Key Outputs

• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct

Essential Criteria

• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.