Security Officer - Epping, Wetton, Saltriver

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent security services provider in Cape Town seeks a Security Officer to protect personnel and assets. Responsibilities include managing access control, issuing PPE, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of security experience, be registered with PSIRA, and possess good numeracy and literacy skills. Flexibility for shifts and strong communication skills are essential. Opportunities for external candidates are available until 13 January 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of security experience required.
• Willingness to work shifts, both day and night.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Control access and egress at SA Metal properties.
• Search pedestrians, vehicles, and personal belongings.
• Issue and ensure return of PPE to customers and visitors.
• Documentation checks for items leaving premises.
• Manned gates at all times and conducted patrols.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Previous security experience

Good customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Registered with PSIRA - minimum Grade C

Job description

The Security Officer’s primary purpose is to protect the personnel and all assets of the business. To prevent loss and damage by reporting any violations with regards to policies and procedures. The following tasks will include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 gates are manned at all times
• 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

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Previous security experience, at least 5 years
• Registered with PSIRA - minimum Grade C
• Grade 12 or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Willing to work shifts, both day and night
• Flexible and willing to work overtime
• Excellent communications skills

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in a physically demanding working environment
• Good customer services skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than 13 January 2026. 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.