Security - Watchman

Security - Watchman


Company
Kare Sheet Metal Products
Location
Pretoria
Posted
13 days ago
Via
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Job Description
Job Title: Security Watchman (Manufacturing & Industrial)

Location: Hermanstad, Pretoria.
Shift: [Rotating 12-hour shifts / Night Shift]

Reports to: Security HOD

Role Overview:

We are seeking a vigilant and dependable Security Watchman to join our manufacturing team. You will be the first line of defense in protecting our facility, personnel, and high-value industrial assets. Your primary goal is to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment by monitoring access points and conducting regular site patrols.

Key Responsibilities:
• Access Control: Manage the main gate; verify credentials for employees, contractors, and delivery drivers. Maintain accurate visitor and vehicle logs.
• Surveillance: Monitor CCTV feeds and alarm systems to detect unauthorized entry or suspicious activity.
• Site Patrolling: Perform scheduled foot or vehicle patrols of the warehouse, production floor, and perimeter fences to ensure all points are secure.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure all entrants are wearing required PPE (Hard hats, vests, etc.) and report any industrial hazards like leaks or fire risks.
• Logistics Support: Inspect outgoing trucks against dispatch notes to prevent inventory shrinkage or unauthorized removal of equipment.
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder for onsite incidents; coordinate with emergency services and assist in facility evacuations if necessary.

Required Qualifications:
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in industrial or warehouse security.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to stand/walk for long periods and work in various weather conditions.
• Skills: Basic computer literacy for digital logging; strong verbal communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Clearance: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Q 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.
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Q 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.
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