Access Control Officer (Grade C) – Permanent

You'll control who comes in and out of a distribution warehouse in Mthatha, and log every visitor properly. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed

• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Clean criminal record
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers

• Firefighting or evacuation training
• Previous experience at a similar site type
• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers

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

• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.
• Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.