Site Security Officer
Permanent
Full Time
Published: 8 hours ago
Introduction
COMPANY/CLIENT NAME: SSD (Site Security Department - Division of CSO Cape Town)
POSITION: Site Security Officer
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29 October 2025
Location: Cape Town
Reporting to: SSD Site Manager
Nature of contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: Shift cycle rotation, including both weekdays and weekends
Salary: Commensurate with skill and experience
How to apply:
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All applicants must complete an application form by clicking on this link: Site security officer APPLICATION FORM
Closing date for applications: 29 October 2025
Duties & Responsibilities
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
The SSD is a division of the CSO Cape Town which is a community-based security and medical response organisation. They are looking for a site security officer to ensure that their assigned site provides a safe, secure and well-maintained environment.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Access control for location – pedestrian and vehicle.
Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Inspections of buildings, equipment and access points.
Maintenance of the occurrence book
Desired Experience & Qualification
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
Matric qualification essential, relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
Atleast 3 – 5 years’ experience in a security position is required
Experience in a security environment essential with a minimum PSIRA Grade C with up-to-date certification.
2. Strong Communication skills
Good verbal and written communication skills with a good command of the English language.
Able to stay level-headed in stressful situations and work well under pressure.
Able to manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner.
Able to interact with individuals of all ages and cultures in a clear and respectful manner.
3. Excellent Administration Skills
Organised and systematic with strong admin skills.
Team orientated person with a calm disposition, able to stay level-headed in stressful situations and work well under pressure.
A flexible, self-driven person who takes initiative.
4. General
Valid firearm competency is advantageous.
Drivers licence advantageous.
Computer literate: Microsoft Outlook & Word
Basic knowledge of CCTV
A clean criminal record is essential as is sound physical health and fitness, willing to submit to an organisational fitness assessment.
Package & Remuneration
Nature of contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: Shift cycle rotation, including both weekdays and weekends
Salary: Commensurate with skill and experience, medical aid
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