Retail Security Guard- Amalgam/Stormhill (JHB)
Company
CYA Global
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
We are a Wholesale and Retail company stocking homeware items, makeup, jewellery, and other accessories.
We require a strong, reliable and energetic security guard to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for patrolling store premises, responding to incidents like shoplifting or emergencies, providing customer service and assistance, enforcing store policies, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Greet incoming customers and staff
• Checking of customers parcels at exit points
• Checking and recording of all incoming and outgoing stock
• Checking of delivery notes
• Checking customer purchases against the till slips
• Searching of staff when entering and exiting the premises
• Access control
• Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, violence or rules and safety violations
• Inspect the store and check for irregularities
• Be a visible deterrent to crime
• Identifying suspicious behaviour
• Reporting any irregularities
• Monitoring access to property
• Taking action in emergency situations
Desired Experience & Qualification
-Clear criminal record
- Matric
- Minimum of 4-5 years experience as a security guard/officer
- Experience in a Retail environment advantageous
- Good communication skills
- Must be fit and in good physical condition
- Be able to work retail hours and weekends (hours are from 8h30-17h00), working 6 days a week with 1 off day per week
- Must be able rotate sites (Amalgam and Crown Mines area’s)
- valid PSIRA accreditation
- Contactable references
- Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
- Energetic
Package & Remuneration
R34 per hour
Interested?
Apply online.
We are a Wholesale and Retail company stocking homeware items, makeup, jewellery, and other accessories.
We require a strong, reliable and energetic security guard to join our team. The successful person will be responsible for patrolling store premises, responding to incidents like shoplifting or emergencies, providing customer service and assistance, enforcing store policies, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Greet incoming customers and staff
• Checking of customers parcels at exit points
• Checking and recording of all incoming and outgoing stock
• Checking of delivery notes
• Checking customer purchases against the till slips
• Searching of staff when entering and exiting the premises
• Access control
• Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, violence or rules and safety violations
• Inspect the store and check for irregularities
• Be a visible deterrent to crime
• Identifying suspicious behaviour
• Reporting any irregularities
• Monitoring access to property
• Taking action in emergency situations
Desired Experience & Qualification
-Clear criminal record
- Matric
- Minimum of 4-5 years experience as a security guard/officer
- Experience in a Retail environment advantageous
- Good communication skills
- Must be fit and in good physical condition
- Be able to work retail hours and weekends (hours are from 8h30-17h00), working 6 days a week with 1 off day per week
- Must be able rotate sites (Amalgam and Crown Mines area’s)
- valid PSIRA accreditation
- Contactable references
- Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
- Energetic
Package & Remuneration
R34 per hour
Interested?
Apply online.
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.
