Security Guard
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Job Placements
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
22 days ago
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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
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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What is the 2026 national minimum wage for code 10 and 14 drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R27.58 per hour from 1 March 2026. Overtime after 45 hours per week must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate, equating to R41.37 per hour.
What Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) requirements apply to taxi and truck drivers in South Africa in 2026?
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, code-specific driving licence, PrDP, and recent tax clearance certificate when registering on the ESSA system. All documents must be uploaded as certified copies not older than three months.
