Security Guard
Company
Job Placements
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
22 days ago
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Job Description
We’re looking for an honest and professional individual for join our security team. This is an opportunity to interact with people daily and take pride in keeping them and our building safe and secure. The on-duty Security personnel is often the first person that people come into contact with as they begin their workday or visit of our facility. We’re looking for someone with a friendly attitude who can represent our organization well while focusing on its security.
Security Guard Responsibilities:
• Patrolling the building perimeter and premises
• Noting the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and other individuals
• Directing visitors to reception and logging their entry to the premises
• Monitoring our video surveillance system and reviewing footage if necessary
• Responding to alarms and calls of security concern
• Keeping daily logs of activities and any issues addressed
• Answering phones and responding to other inquiries at the security desk
• Alerting authorities if needed for emergencies or security breaches
• Addressing any infractions of building rules and/or forwarding them to the appropriate level of management
• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining our security systems, as well as calling for maintenance as needed
Security Guard Qualifications:
• Matric
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work a variable shift schedule including night shifts
• PSIRA Grade C
Security Guard Core Skills:
• Vigilance
• Alertness
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Safety
• Dependability
• Time management skills
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Multi-tasking
Security Guard Responsibilities:
• Patrolling the building perimeter and premises
• Noting the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and other individuals
• Directing visitors to reception and logging their entry to the premises
• Monitoring our video surveillance system and reviewing footage if necessary
• Responding to alarms and calls of security concern
• Keeping daily logs of activities and any issues addressed
• Answering phones and responding to other inquiries at the security desk
• Alerting authorities if needed for emergencies or security breaches
• Addressing any infractions of building rules and/or forwarding them to the appropriate level of management
• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining our security systems, as well as calling for maintenance as needed
Security Guard Qualifications:
• Matric
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work a variable shift schedule including night shifts
• PSIRA Grade C
Security Guard Core Skills:
• Vigilance
• Alertness
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Safety
• Dependability
• Time management skills
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Multi-tasking
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
