Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
R10 750 – R12 750/month
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Job Description

You'll answer alarms across a suburban residential area in eMalahleni in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a suburban residential area in eMalahleni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What your day looks like

  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
  • Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
  • Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
  • Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
  • Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

You'll need

  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • Clean criminal record and no pending cases
  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

Extra points for

  • Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
  • SAPS, SANDF or reservist background

On offer

  • Response vehicle and firearm provided
  • Regular refresher shooting practice
  • Danger and night allowances

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: service record or reference letter from past security work, PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response plus firearm competency certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.
  • Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.

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Job details
SalaryR10 750 – R12 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationeMalahleni, Mpumalanga
CategorySecurity
Experience3+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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