Boom Gate Controller (Industrial Park)

How2Apply Talent Network
Bloemfontein, Free State
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
R6 000 – R7 500/month
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Job Description

Residents and staff at a distribution warehouse in Bloemfontein need to feel safe when they arrive; that is your job. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a distribution warehouse in Bloemfontein. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

The work, day to day

  • Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
  • Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
  • Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
  • Hand out and collect contractor access cards
  • Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols

Must-haves

  • Physically fit for foot patrols
  • Alert, polite and firm with the public
  • Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
  • Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends

Helpful, not essential

  • Firefighting or evacuation training
  • A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: Grade 10 or matric certificate plus PSIRA certificate and valid registration card.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Bloemfontein.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.
  • Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.

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Job details
SalaryR6 000 – R7 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBloemfontein, Free State
CategorySecurity
Experience1+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted26 October 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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