Patrol Officer (Warehouse Perimeter) – Fixed-Term

You'll control who comes in and out of an office tower in Umhlanga, and log every visitor properly. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards

• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred

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

• 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.