Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Paarl, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
Beyond that, this Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Paarl. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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.
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 Paarl.
Diversity and Inclusion
The organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Your Future Here
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Paarl have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western 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 Paarl team member.
Working in Paarl
Paarl continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport 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.
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 Paarl.
Many candidates already living within reach of Paarl cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Paarl, Western Cape.
Why Join Us
Equally, 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 Paarl. Many colleagues across Western 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 Western Cape.
Practically speaking, 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 Paarl keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Paarl teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
Candidate Profile
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.