Site Security Officer (Construction Yard)

The gate at a gated residential estate in Midrand is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Midrand; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• 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
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer

• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers

• A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols
• Firefighting or evacuation training

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

• 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.