Access Control Officer (Grade C)

The gate at a private school campus in Sandton is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Sandton. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags

• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Clean criminal record
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred

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

• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Provident fund contributions
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules

• List the types of sites you have guarded, like estate, mall or factory. Security companies place officers by site experience.
• Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.