Site Security Officer (Construction Yard)

The gate at a distribution warehouse in Tembisa 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.

Home base is a distribution warehouse on the Tembisa side of Gauteng.

• Call the armed response or SAPS number from the call list when needed
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• 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
• Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register

• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Clean criminal record
• Physically fit for foot patrols

• First-aid Level 1 certificate
• Previous experience at a similar site type

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

• Put your PSIRA number and grade right under your name. Recruiters check it on the PSIRA system before they even phone you.
• Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.