Boom Gate Controller (Industrial Park) – Fixed-Term

The gate at a private school campus in Pretoria East is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Pretoria East. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• 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

• Clean criminal record
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Speaks and writes basic English

• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
• Firefighting or evacuation training

• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Stable long-term site contracts
• Provident fund contributions

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