Boom Gate Controller (Industrial Park) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
R6 750 – R8 250/month
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Job Description

The gate at a construction yard in Cape Town CBD 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.

Home base is a construction yard on the Cape Town CBD side of Western Cape.

What your day looks like

  • Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register
  • Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
  • Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
  • Hand out and collect contractor access cards
  • Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events

What you need

  • PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
  • Physically fit for foot patrols
  • Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
  • Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred

Extra points for

  • First-aid Level 1 certificate
  • Previous experience at a similar site type
  • Firefighting or evacuation training

What's in it for you

  • Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
  • Provident fund contributions
  • Stable long-term site contracts

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: PSIRA certificate and valid registration card, certified copy of your ID plus previous security employers' contact details.
  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 9 working days.

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

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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.
  • Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.

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Job details
SalaryR6 750 – R8 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategorySecurity
Experience2+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted31 October 2026
Closing Date24 November 2026
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