Gate Security Officer (Residential Estate)

You'll control who comes in and out of a private school campus in Potchefstroom, and log every visitor properly. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Potchefstroom (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols

• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Clean criminal record
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Speaks and writes basic English
• Alert, polite and firm with the public

• Firefighting or evacuation training
• A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols
• First-aid Level 1 certificate

• Provident fund contributions
• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules

• 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.