Event Security Steward (Stadium)

The gate at an office tower in East London is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in East London. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

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

• Speaks and writes basic English
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Clean criminal record
• Physically fit for foot patrols

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

• 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.