Night Shift Security Officer (Grade D)

You'll control who comes in and out of an industrial park in Pinetown, and log every visitor properly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Pinetown; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• 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
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors

• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Speaks and writes basic English
• Clean criminal record
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Physically fit for foot patrols

• Stable long-term site contracts
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
• Provident fund contributions

• Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.
• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.