Boom Gate Controller (Industrial Park)

How2Apply Talent Network
George, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

Residents and staff at an industrial park in George need to feel safe when they arrive; that is your job. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: George, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
  • Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
  • Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
  • Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
  • Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events

You'll need

  • Physically fit for foot patrols
  • Clean criminal record
  • Speaks and writes basic English
  • Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers

Extra points for

  • Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
  • A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols

What you get

  • Provident fund contributions
  • Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
  • Stable long-term site contracts

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in George really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID, PSIRA certificate and valid registration card 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGeorge, Western Cape
CategorySecurity
Experience1+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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