Security Officer/crowd Controller
Company
Tenga
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
10 days ago
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Job Description
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Grade 10
- Must have a valid PSIRA Qualification Grade B
- Driver’s license will be advantageous
- Good communication skills
- Being armed will be advantageous
- Experience in Security industry
• *MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**
- Must always report everything happening in the premises to the operations managers.
- Make the operations managers aware of staff members reporting to work late.
- Ensure other staff members report to duty timeously.
- Patrol officer
- Access control officer
- Asset protection officer
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: R6 000,00 - R8 500,00 per month
Expected hours: 60 per week
• *Education**:
- High School (matric) (preferred)
Application Deadline: 2024/10/11
- Grade 10
- Must have a valid PSIRA Qualification Grade B
- Driver’s license will be advantageous
- Good communication skills
- Being armed will be advantageous
- Experience in Security industry
• *MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**
- Must always report everything happening in the premises to the operations managers.
- Make the operations managers aware of staff members reporting to work late.
- Ensure other staff members report to duty timeously.
- Patrol officer
- Access control officer
- Asset protection officer
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: R6 000,00 - R8 500,00 per month
Expected hours: 60 per week
• *Education**:
- High School (matric) (preferred)
Application Deadline: 2024/10/11
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa is R30.50 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Security guards working more than 45 hours per week receive 1.5 times the hourly rate for overtime. This rate applies uniformly across all provinces under the National Minimum Wage Act.
What education and experience do I need for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants for security guard roles must have completed Grade 10 and hold a valid Grade E PSIRA certificate obtained after 21 days of training. At least 6 months of prior experience in a registered security firm is required for Grade D or higher positions as of 2026.
How many hours per week can security guards work and what leave is provided in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, security guards in South Africa are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime. Employees receive 15 days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of paid sick leave over a 3-year cycle starting 1 January 2026.
What documents are required to apply for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, PSIRA registration certificate, Grade 10 certificate, and a valid bank statement dated within 3 months as of 2026. A police clearance certificate issued no earlier than 6 months prior is also mandatory for all applications.
