Work-Force
A Security Patrol Officer is needed in Benoni. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Gauteng operation.
Overview
This Security Patrol Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Benoni. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
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 Benoni team.
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 Benoni.
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 Benoni much easier.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Benoni depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Benoni have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Benoni team member.
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.
The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng 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 Benoni.
Beyond that, the Benoni 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.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.
In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Benoni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Benoni contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Gauteng.
Equally, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equally, 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.
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 Benoni group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Benoni 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.
Core Functions
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
Who We’re Looking For
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.