Access Control Officer (Grade C)

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

Steady 12-hour shifts at an office tower in Paarl for PSIRA-registered officers. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Paarl, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Hand out and collect contractor access cards
  • Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
  • Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
  • Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
  • Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags

Must-haves

  • Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
  • Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
  • Alert, polite and firm with the public
  • Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred

Extra points for

  • First-aid Level 1 certificate
  • Previous experience at a similar site type

What's in it for you

  • Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
  • Provident fund contributions
  • Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): PSIRA certificate and valid registration card plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategorySecurity
Experience2+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date26 October 2026
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