Night Shift Security Officer (Grade D)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria West, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

You'll control who comes in and out of an industrial park in Pretoria West, and log every visitor properly. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll be based at an industrial park in Pretoria West. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

  • Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
  • Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register
  • Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
  • Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
  • Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)

What you need

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

Extra points for

  • Previous experience at a similar site type
  • Firefighting or evacuation training
  • First-aid Level 1 certificate

What you get

  • Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
  • Provident fund contributions
  • Stable long-term site contracts

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: PSIRA certificate and valid registration card, Grade 10 or matric certificate plus previous security employers' contact details.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria West; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience3+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
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