Security Officer

EdUpStairs; Durban; On-site; ZAR 170,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is recruiting a Security Officer for the Kwazulu-Natal Local Division – Durban. The role focuses on access control, visitor management, and safeguarding premises security using CCTV and alarm systems.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 10 or equivalent, a PSIRA Grade C certificate, and at least one year in security. A valid driver’s license is advantageous, with knowledge of related legislation and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent as recognised by SAQA.
• Basic Security Officer’s course with a valid PSIRA Grade C certificate.
• Minimum of one year experience in security; valid driver’s license an advantage.
• Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and related security legislation.
• Interpersonal, client service, listening, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control and verify visitors’ appointments and service needs.
• Receive visitors, contact employees, and refer to appropriate service points.
• Operate admission control registers and issue documents as required.
• Use walk-through metal detectors and CCTV to monitor security.
• Report security breaches, non-compliance and incidents to supervisor.
• patrol building, safeguard assets, and ensure doors, equipment and documents stay secure.

Skills

Access control

Emergency procedures

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

PSIRA security certificate (Grade C)

Tools

MIS

NISA

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Job description

Reference number: 2026/137/OCJ 2026/135/OCJ

Salary: R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03)

Centre: Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban

Requirements

An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control
and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security
officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures and Batho Pele Principles.
Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer and facilitating.

Duties

Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant
employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and
issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised
persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that
equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment,
stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised. Inspect
vehicles entering and leaving the premises, gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores, handle documents at points of entry
according to classification and the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the
department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the
supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office
security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in
situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system. Ensure all
incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register
as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.