Security Officer

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The Role

An experienced Security Officer is needed to support operations in Knysna. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

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 Knysna 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.

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 Knysna.

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

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.

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

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Knysna.

On top of that, the Knysna 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.

Based in Knysna

Working in Knysna means a place within reach of Century City, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Knysna office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Knysna, Western 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 Knysna.

Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna 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.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Knysna depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

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

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna 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.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Knysna.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.

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.

Your Workplace

On top of that, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Equally, 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.

Why This Role

Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Knysna; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Importantly, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Key Outputs

• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.