Gate Security Officer (Residential Estate) – Experienced

The gate at a gated residential estate in Upington is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Upington. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)

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

• Previous experience at a similar site type
• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
• First-aid Level 1 certificate

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

• List the types of sites you have guarded, like estate, mall or factory. Security companies place officers by site experience.
• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.