Security Officer - Grade C(Min)
Company
Fidelity Services Group
Location
Cape Town
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:
• Minimum Grade 10
• Grade C accredited and registered
• Minimum of 2 years in the security industry
• No criminal record
• Willing to undergo criminal checks regularly
• Must be physically fit
• Must reside in the area the position has been advertised
Key areas of responsibility will include:
• Report writing
• Safeguarding
• Patrolling
• Entrance and exit control
• Completing relevant registers
• Standard duties as per training
Core Competencies:
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow instructions accurately
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports the global fair practice and business ethics on the continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Minimum Grade 10
• Grade C accredited and registered
• Minimum of 2 years in the security industry
• No criminal record
• Willing to undergo criminal checks regularly
• Must be physically fit
• Must reside in the area the position has been advertised
Key areas of responsibility will include:
• Report writing
• Safeguarding
• Patrolling
• Entrance and exit control
• Completing relevant registers
• Standard duties as per training
Core Competencies:
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow instructions accurately
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports the global fair practice and business ethics on the continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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