Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Security Patrol Officer for its Potchefstroom operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across North West.
About This Position
Importantly, the Security Patrol Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across North West. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Potchefstroom and across the legal and security jobs space.
Equally, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom.
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 Potchefstroom much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Potchefstroom.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Potchefstroom depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Potchefstroom team member.
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 Potchefstroom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
The Environment
Notably, 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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Potchefstroom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, 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.
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.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West 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 Potchefstroom.
On top of that, the Potchefstroom 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 Role
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Who We’re Looking For
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.