Reception Security Officer (Office Tower) – Fixed-Term

Residents and staff at a gated residential estate in Epping need to feel safe when they arrive; that is your job. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• 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)
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it

• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Speaks and writes basic English
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers

• Previous experience at a similar site type
• A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols

• Provident fund contributions
• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training

• 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.