Security Officer Grade C
Company
Innovative Solutions Group
Location
Pretoria
Posted
20 days ago
Via
Jobs - South Africa | Trabajo.org
Job Description
Grade C Psira
- Protecting an employer’s property and enforcing laws
- Monitoring closed-circuit TV cameras and alarms
- Responding to emergencies
- Controlling visitor and employee building access
- Conducting security checks for specified areas
- Observing for signs of crime or disorder and investigating disturbances
- Apprehending criminals and evicting violators
- Taking accurate notes of unusual occurrences
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
- Protecting an employer’s property and enforcing laws
- Monitoring closed-circuit TV cameras and alarms
- Responding to emergencies
- Controlling visitor and employee building access
- Conducting security checks for specified areas
- Observing for signs of crime or disorder and investigating disturbances
- Apprehending criminals and evicting violators
- Taking accurate notes of unusual occurrences
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
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.
