Site Security Officer (Construction Yard)

The gate at a construction yard in East London 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.

You'll report in East London. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Open and close boom gates for residents, deliveries and contractors
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols

• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Speaks and writes basic English
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Clean criminal record

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

• Provident fund contributions
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
• Stable long-term site contracts

• List the types of sites you have guarded, like estate, mall or factory. Security companies place officers by site experience.
• Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.