Site Security Officer (Construction Yard)

The gate at a distribution warehouse in Paarl is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Paarl, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events

• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Clean criminal record
• Speaks and writes basic English

• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Stable long-term site contracts
• Provident fund contributions

• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.
• Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.