Site Security Officer (Construction Yard)

How2Apply Talent Network
Soweto, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

The gate at an industrial park in Soweto is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at an industrial park in Soweto. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
  • 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
  • Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
  • Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it

You'll need

  • PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
  • Alert, polite and firm with the public
  • Speaks and writes basic English
  • Physically fit for foot patrols

Helpful, not essential

  • Previous experience at a similar site type
  • Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
  • A Code 8 licence for vehicle patrols

What's in it for you

  • Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
  • Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
  • Stable long-term site contracts

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): previous security employers' contact details plus Grade 10 or matric certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Soweto.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSoweto, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience2+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted18 October 2026
Closing Date12 November 2026
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