Security Officer

Step into a Security Officer role in Barberton and make your mark across Mpumalanga. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About This Position

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Barberton 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.

Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Barberton operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the 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.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Barberton colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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.

Your Team

Crucially, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Barberton group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Barberton will be explained during the hiring process.

About Barberton

Barberton continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. 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.

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

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 Barberton.

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

Your Workplace

Importantly, 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.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

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

Practically speaking, 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.

Your Role

• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents

Minimum Requirements

• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.