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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Patrol Officer based in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.
What This Role Involves
The Security Patrol Officer vacancy forms part of how the Aliwal North 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.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Aliwal North also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Aliwal North much easier.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Aliwal North contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Eastern Cape.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
In addition, 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.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Aliwal North.
Notably, the Aliwal North 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
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 Aliwal North group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Aliwal North 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Beyond that, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Aliwal North.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Daily Duties
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
Essential Criteria
- 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
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.