Reception Security Officer (Office Tower)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brakpan, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

You'll control who comes in and out of a private school campus in Brakpan, and log every visitor properly. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a private school campus on the Brakpan side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
  • Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
  • Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
  • Hand out and collect contractor access cards
  • Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
  • Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register

Must-haves

  • Speaks and writes basic English
  • Alert, polite and firm with the public
  • Physically fit for foot patrols
  • PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
  • Clean criminal record

On offer

  • Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
  • Provident fund contributions
  • Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
  • Stable long-term site contracts

How to apply for this job

  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: certified copy of your ID, previous security employers' contact details plus PSIRA certificate and valid registration card.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.
  • Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrakpan, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience3+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date10 November 2026
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