Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Mahikeng, North West
Full-time
Posted 17 hours ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
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Job Description

When a panic button goes off in a farming district in Mahikeng, you are the one who arrives first. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a farming district on the Mahikeng side of North West. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What your day looks like

  • Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
  • Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
  • Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
  • Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

What you need

  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
  • At least 2 years in guarding or response
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Clean criminal record and no pending cases

Extra points for

  • Advanced driving course
  • First-aid Level 2 or 3

On offer

  • Response vehicle and firearm provided
  • Danger and night allowances
  • Regular refresher shooting practice
  • Group life cover through the provident fund

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: firearm competency certificate, PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response plus service record or reference letter from past security work.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mahikeng; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Before you hit apply

  • Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.
  • Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMahikeng, North West
CategorySecurity
Experience4+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted26 September 2026
Closing Date20 October 2026
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