Security officer Grade A
Company
Thorburn Security Solutions
Location
Johannesburg
Via
Adzuna
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
1) Command, Control & Supervision Lead and coordinate security officers across shifts; post officers, conduct briefings/debriefings, and enforce discipline and dress/behaviour standards. Maintain site files, security registers, notice boards and training files; ensure all registers are present, neat, and updated. Conduct weekly site and client visits, mobile patrol inspections, on-the-job training, and sign OB/pocket books to confirm control measures. 2) Risk, Compliance & Safety Develop/implement security procedures to support the site security strategy; drive a culture of compliance to company rules and industry regulations. Perform risk assessments, ensure proportionate controls for people, assets, buildings, and reputation; enforce OHS requirements and appoint safety reps/first aiders/fire-fighters as required. Ensure all equipment and vehicles comply with safety standards; perform and file daily inspections. 3) Operations, Patrols & Access Control Oversee access control (people/vehicles), posting at gates, and regular patrols of high-priority areas and perimeter. Monitor and ensure proper use/uptime of CCTV, alarms, visitor management and patrol systems; escalate faults immediately. 4) Incident Command, Investigations & Reporting Respond to alarms and incidents; coordinate with SAPS/emergency services, manage evacuations/PA communications where applicable, and lead on-scene actions. Conduct preliminary investigations, CCTV reviews, and compile accurate, timeous incident/occurrence/daily reports and logs. 5) Client Service & Stakeholder Liaison Act as frontline supervisor; engage professionally with clients, provide updates, close out concerns, and uphold Tsebo/Thorburn service standards.
1) Command, Control & Supervision Lead and coordinate security officers across shifts; post officers, conduct briefings/debriefings, and enforce discipline and dress/behaviour standards. Maintain site files, security registers, notice boards and training files; ensure all registers are present, neat, and updated. Conduct weekly site and client visits, mobile patrol inspections, on-the-job training, and sign OB/pocket books to confirm control measures. 2) Risk, Compliance & Safety Develop/implement security procedures to support the site security strategy; drive a culture of compliance to company rules and industry regulations. Perform risk assessments, ensure proportionate controls for people, assets, buildings, and reputation; enforce OHS requirements and appoint safety reps/first aiders/fire-fighters as required. Ensure all equipment and vehicles comply with safety standards; perform and file daily inspections. 3) Operations, Patrols & Access Control Oversee access control (people/vehicles), posting at gates, and regular patrols of high-priority areas and perimeter. Monitor and ensure proper use/uptime of CCTV, alarms, visitor management and patrol systems; escalate faults immediately. 4) Incident Command, Investigations & Reporting Respond to alarms and incidents; coordinate with SAPS/emergency services, manage evacuations/PA communications where applicable, and lead on-scene actions. Conduct preliminary investigations, CCTV reviews, and compile accurate, timeous incident/occurrence/daily reports and logs. 5) Client Service & Stakeholder Liaison Act as frontline supervisor; engage professionally with clients, provide updates, close out concerns, and uphold Tsebo/Thorburn service standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
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.
Do I need a Professional Driving Permit to apply for Driver Jobs in South Africa?
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.
What documents are required to apply for Driver Jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
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.
What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 36 consecutive hours of rest. Annual leave is 15 working days after the first year of employment, plus 10 public holidays and sick leave of 30 days over a three-year cycle. Night shift drivers receive an additional R4.50 per hour allowance from March 2026.
