Patrol Officer (Warehouse Perimeter)

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Welkom, Free State
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

You'll control who comes in and out of an office tower in Welkom, and log every visitor properly. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Welkom (Free State). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

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

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

  • A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols
  • Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
  • Firefighting or evacuation training

What you get

  • Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
  • Provident fund contributions
  • Stable long-term site contracts
  • Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID, PSIRA certificate and valid registration card plus Grade 10 or matric certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Welkom.

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationWelkom, Free State
CategorySecurity
Experience3+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date18 November 2026
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