Security Patrol Officer

A Security Patrol Officer is needed in Margate. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.

The Role

An experienced Security Patrol Officer is needed to support operations in Margate. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Margate team on trust, and the Security Patrol Officer role will feel that from week one.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Margate also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notably, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

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

About Margate

Notably, the role is based in Margate, near the Berea office node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Margate and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal.

Why This Role

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Margate; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

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

In addition, 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.

Day in the Life

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.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Margate.

Crucially, the Margate 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.

Daily Duties

• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Who We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required

Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.