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Posted recently. Bring your skills as a Security Patrol Officer to Calvinia and join a team that moves fast. This Northern Cape role is one to watch.
Overview
This Security Patrol Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Calvinia. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Northern 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.
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 Calvinia.
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 Calvinia.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Calvinia.
The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
About Calvinia
Beyond that, the role is based in Calvinia, near the Orange River agricultural zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Calvinia and the broader Northern Cape region.
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 Calvinia.
Many candidates already living within reach of Calvinia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Your Role
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- 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
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.