Security Officer

SA Metal Group; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group is seeking Security Officers at the Secunda Branch to manage access, perform checks, and maintain safety procedures. The role involves enforcing PPE protocols, documenting movements, and patrolling premises with a focus on vigilance and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have Matric/Grade 12 and 2-3 years’ relevant experience, are hardworking, reliable, and able to communicate clearly. Extended hours and strong customer service skills are required.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 2-3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Hard working and self-motivated.
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Display a professional work approach.
• Trustworthy and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours.
• Good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Control access and egress at SA Metal premises by maintaining registers and operating gates.
• Search pedestrians, vehicles and belongings as they exit SA Metal facilities.
• Ensure customers and visitors receive PPE and collect PPE after visits.
• Ensure all items leaving SA Metal have the required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Breathalyzer tests where applicable.
• Patrol assigned areas at regular intervals.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Observe and report suspicious activities.

Skills

Access Control

Communication

Reporting

Time Management

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Job description

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The Security Department requires Security Officers at the Secunda Branch who will be responsible for the below security tasks:

• Ensure access and egress is controlled at all SA Metal property by completing the necessary registers and operating the gates.
• Searching pedestrians, vehicles and personal belongings of any person/s exiting SA Metal premises.
• Ensure that all customers and visitors are issued with PPE and that the PPE is returned after their visit.
• Ensure that any item/s leaving the SA Metal premises is accompanied by the relevant documentation.
• Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to before granting access to staff viz. Breathalyzer tests are conducted and passed.
• Ensure that all the assigned areas are patrolled at regular intervals.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are fully adhered to at all times.
• Observing and reporting suspicious activities.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 2-3 years’ relevant work experience.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Time management and organisational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Trustworthy and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours
• Good customer Service Skills

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Skills

Access Control Communication Reporting Time Management