Event Security Steward (Stadium)

You'll control who comes in and out of a gated residential estate in Epping, and log every visitor properly. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards

• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers

• 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
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training

• 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.