Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Static Guard for its Middelburg operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Mpumalanga.
About This Position
This Static Guard role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Middelburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.
Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Middelburg team on trust, and the Static Guard role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Static Guard is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Middelburg 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 Middelburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Mpumalanga.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Middelburg.
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 Mpumalanga.
Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Middelburg.
Working in Middelburg
Practically speaking, the role is based in Middelburg, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Middelburg and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg 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.
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 Middelburg.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Middelburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Crucially, 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Middelburg.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Middelburg 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.
Key Outputs
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
What You’ll Need
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
Practically speaking, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.