Security Patrol Officer

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

Overview

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

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Gqeberha team on trust, and the Security Patrol 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 Gqeberha.

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

About the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Gqeberha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Gqeberha will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Crucially, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, 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 Gqeberha.

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

Career Growth

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

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

Working in Gqeberha

Working in Gqeberha means a place near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Gqeberha office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Gqeberha.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

What You’ll Need

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.