Rapid Response Officer (Farm Security) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Fourways, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
R12 500 – R14 750/month
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Job Description

You'll answer alarms across a mixed-use neighbourhood in Fourways in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a mixed-use neighbourhood on the Fourways side of Gauteng. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
  • Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
  • Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses

What you need

  • At least 2 years in guarding or response
  • Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
  • SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

What's in it for you

  • Response vehicle and firearm provided
  • Danger and night allowances
  • Regular refresher shooting practice
  • Group life cover through the provident fund

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: service record or reference letter from past security work plus PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response.
  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 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Fourways; 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.

Before you hit apply

  • Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.
  • Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.

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Job details
SalaryR12 500 – R14 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationFourways, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience5+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
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