Tactical Security Officer
Company
Fidelity Services Group
Location
Gauteng
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Job Description
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all site specific security requirements are adhered to and that the Client’s needs are efficiently and professionally met at all times.
Minimum Requirements
• Matric
• Grade A PSIRA accredited and registered with Response
• Minimum of 3 years in security industry
• No criminal record
• Willing to undergo criminal checks regularly
• Must be physically fit and in good health
• Computer literate an advantage
• Must have estate/residential experience
• Must reside in Johannesburg Area
• Valid Code 8/10 Drivers Licence
• Fire Arm Competency – Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle for Business Purposes
Job Specification
• Report writing
• Safeguarding
• Patrolling
• Entrance and exit control
• Completing relevant registers
• Standard duties as per training
• Response to alarms and incidents
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow instructions accurately
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Minimum Requirements
• Matric
• Grade A PSIRA accredited and registered with Response
• Minimum of 3 years in security industry
• No criminal record
• Willing to undergo criminal checks regularly
• Must be physically fit and in good health
• Computer literate an advantage
• Must have estate/residential experience
• Must reside in Johannesburg Area
• Valid Code 8/10 Drivers Licence
• Fire Arm Competency – Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle for Business Purposes
Job Specification
• Report writing
• Safeguarding
• Patrolling
• Entrance and exit control
• Completing relevant registers
• Standard duties as per training
• Response to alarms and incidents
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow instructions accurately
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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.
