Reception Security Officer (Office Tower)

Steady 12-hour shifts at an office tower in eMalahleni for PSIRA-registered officers. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in eMalahleni; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards

• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date

• Firefighting or evacuation training
• Previous experience at a similar site type

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

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