Gate Security Officer (Residential Estate)

The gate at a construction yard in Randburg 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.

The work is in Randburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)

• Speaks and writes basic English
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends

• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
• Previous experience at a similar site type
• Firefighting or evacuation training

• Stable long-term site contracts
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training

• 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.