Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Patrol Officer in Potchefstroom, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Potchefstroom 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 North West business.
Importantly, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Potchefstroom team on trust, and the Security Patrol Officer role will feel that from week one.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Potchefstroom much easier.
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 Potchefstroom teams, and the new Security Patrol Officer will feel that from the first week.
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 Potchefstroom.
A Typical Day
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Potchefstroom.
Equally, the Potchefstroom 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.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
Based in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with along the N4 Trans-Kalahari corridor. 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.
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 Potchefstroom.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Potchefstroom, North West.
Many candidates already living within reach of Potchefstroom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Potchefstroom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Potchefstroom 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is training provided for this position?
Training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.
Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?
Yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.
Is this position open to recent graduates?
Notably, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
What shift patterns apply to this role?
Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.
Your Future Here
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Potchefstroom have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Potchefstroom team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Potchefstroom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Equally, training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What We Offer
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Potchefstroom; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
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 Potchefstroom.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Potchefstroom.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
What You’ll Need
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
Notably, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.