Security Officer

This is a current vacancy. Role: Security Officer. Location: Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

The Security Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ermelo and across the legal and security jobs space.

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

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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Ermelo teams, and the new Security Officer will feel that from the first week.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ermelo contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Mpumalanga.

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

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

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

Working in Ermelo

On top of that, the role is based in Ermelo, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ermelo and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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

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 Ermelo.

Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo 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.

Your Workplace

Beyond 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.

On top of that, 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.

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

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

Equal Opportunity

On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

About the Team

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

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

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.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ermelo will be explained during the hiring process.

Core Functions

• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.