Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
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Job Description

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a business park in Secunda. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a business park on the Secunda side of Mpumalanga.

What you'll actually do

  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
  • Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
  • Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
  • Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
  • Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

You'll need

  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • At least 2 years in guarding or response
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
  • SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)

On offer

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

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): PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response plus firearm competency certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  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 Secunda.

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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.
  • Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSecunda, Mpumalanga
CategorySecurity
Experience4+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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