Access Control Officer (Grade C)

Residents and staff at a private school campus in Brakpan need to feel safe when they arrive; that is your job. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Brakpan. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)

• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Clean criminal record
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date

• A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols
• Previous experience at a similar site type

• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Provident fund contributions

• Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.
• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.