Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Static Guard for its Phuthaditjhaba operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Free State.
About the Opportunity
In addition, the Static Guard vacancy forms part of how the Phuthaditjhaba 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 Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Static Guard to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phuthaditjhaba also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Phuthaditjhaba depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Phuthaditjhaba team member.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Phuthaditjhaba colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
On top of that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Phuthaditjhaba office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phuthaditjhaba will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
A Typical Day
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 Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Phuthaditjhaba 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Phuthaditjhaba.
Based in Phuthaditjhaba
Phuthaditjhaba continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
Minimum Requirements
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- 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
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.