Security Guard

Security Guard


Company
Job Placements
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
22 days ago
Via
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Job Description
We’re looking for an honest and professional individual for join our security team. This is an opportunity to interact with people daily and take pride in keeping them and our building safe and secure. The on-duty Security personnel is often the first person that people come into contact with as they begin their workday or visit of our facility. We’re looking for someone with a friendly attitude who can represent our organization well while focusing on its security.

Security Guard Responsibilities:
• Patrolling the building perimeter and premises
• Noting the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and other individuals
• Directing visitors to reception and logging their entry to the premises
• Monitoring our video surveillance system and reviewing footage if necessary
• Responding to alarms and calls of security concern
• Keeping daily logs of activities and any issues addressed
• Answering phones and responding to other inquiries at the security desk
• Alerting authorities if needed for emergencies or security breaches
• Addressing any infractions of building rules and/or forwarding them to the appropriate level of management
• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining our security systems, as well as calling for maintenance as needed

Security Guard Qualifications:
• Matric
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work a variable shift schedule including night shifts
• PSIRA Grade C

Security Guard Core Skills:
• Vigilance
• Alertness
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Safety
• Dependability
• Time management skills
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Multi-tasking

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Q What is the minimum wage for Driver Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R32.45 per hour from 1 March 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Drivers working more than 45 hours per week must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This applies to all Code 08, 10 and 14 licence holders in the road freight and passenger sectors.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) renewed every five years. Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, medical certificate and police clearance at any Driving Licence Testing Centre. Without a PrDP, employment contracts are invalid under the National Road Traffic Act.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified copy of ID, valid driving licence with PrDP, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form or online profile on the ESSA system. Applications are processed within 14 working days at labour centres nationwide. No application fee is charged for registration on the public employment database.
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