Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Static Guarding: Standing at a fixed point (like a doorway or gate) to monitor people entering and exiting.
• Perimeter Patrols: Walking a designated route to check for broken fences, open windows, or signs of forced entry.
• Asset Monitoring: Watching over machinery, vehicles, or stock in low-risk environments like parking lots or warehouses.

• Radio Contact: Maintaining regular check-ins with the Control Room or a Grade B/C Supervisor to confirm your safety.
• Incident Notification: Immediately reporting fires, water leaks, or suspicious individuals so that higher-grade officers can respond.
• Pocket Diary Entries: Keeping a personal record of your shift to help supervisors fill out the official Occurrence Book (OB)

• Gate Operation: Manually opening and closing gates for authorized vehicles and visitors.
• Visitor Direction: Politely directing visitors to the reception or the correct office within a building.

• Fire Detection: Acting as a fire-watcher and raising the alarm at the first sign of smoke or heat.
• Crowd Assistance: Helping to direct people to safety assembly points during an evacuation.

• Visibility: Ensuring your uniform is clean and tidy to maintain a professional image that discourages criminals.
• Handover Protocols: Reporting any site issues to the incoming guard at the end of your shift to ensure continuity.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade E Training Course: You must complete a 5-day basic training course at an accredited security school. This covers the legal aspects of security, industrial relations, and fire prevention.
• PSIRA Registration: Once trained, you must register as a security officer and receive your PSIRA identification card.

• Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen or hold a valid permanent residency permit.
• Clean Criminal Record: You must undergo fingerprint clearance by the SAPS to prove you have no criminal convictions (especially for theft, fraud, or violence).
• Age: You must be at least 18 years of age.

• Minimum Schooling: Most employers require at least a Grade 10 or Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Literacy: You must be able to speak, read, and write English (or the dominant local language) to communicate via radio and write basic reports.

• Medical Fitness: You must be physically capable of standing, walking, and patrolling for 12-hour shifts.
• Reliability: You must have a reliable way to get to work (often requiring early morning or late-night travel).

• A certified copy of your ID Document.
• Your Grade E Training Certificate.
• Proof of residence and a clean SAPS Police Clearance (usually handled during the PSIRA application).

Package:

Competitive Market Related package with Healthcare benefits