Reception Security Officer (Office Tower)

You'll control who comes in and out of a private school campus in Springs, and log every visitor properly. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Springs. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events

• Clean criminal record
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Speaks and writes basic English
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers

• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
• First-aid Level 1 certificate
• Firefighting or evacuation training

• Stable long-term site contracts
• Provident fund contributions
• 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.
• List the types of sites you have guarded, like estate, mall or factory. Security companies place officers by site experience.