Reception Security Officer (Office Tower)

The gate at an office tower in George is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

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

• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty

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

• Stable long-term site contracts
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
• 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.
• Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.