Boom Gate Controller (Industrial Park)

The gate at an office tower in Stellenbosch is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is an office tower on the Stellenbosch side of Western Cape. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it

• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends

• Previous experience at a similar site type
• Firefighting or evacuation training

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

• 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.