Security Patrol Officer

The organisation is recruiting a Security Patrol Officer for its Standerton operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Mpumalanga.

The Role

Crucially, the Security Patrol Officer vacancy forms part of how the Standerton branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Standerton team.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Standerton 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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

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

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Standerton will be explained during the hiring process.

What We Offer

Equally, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Standerton colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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

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 Standerton.

About Standerton

Working in Standerton means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Standerton office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Standerton 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

On top of that, the Standerton 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.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga 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 Standerton.

Key Outputs

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

What You’ll Need

• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts

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