Site Security Officer (Construction Yard)

The gate at an industrial park in Boksburg is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Boksburg, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags

• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Speaks and writes basic English

• Firefighting or evacuation training
• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers

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

• List the types of sites you have guarded, like estate, mall or factory. Security companies place officers by site experience.
• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.