Security Patrol Officer

Looking for your next move as a Security Patrol Officer in Hermanus? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.

What This Role Involves

The Security Patrol Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Hermanus and across the legal and security jobs space.

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

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 Hermanus.

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 Hermanus teams, and the new Security Patrol Officer will feel that from the first week.

About Hermanus

Equally, the role is based in Hermanus, near the Cape Town International Airport hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Hermanus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

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

About the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Hermanus office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Hermanus 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

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Hermanus.

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

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.

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

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.

Practically speaking, the Hermanus 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 Western Cape 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 Hermanus.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Hermanus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hermanus team member.

Core Functions

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• 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
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.