Site Security Officer – SSD a Division of the CSO
Permanent, Work
Cape Town
Posted 1 week ago
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
The SSD is a division of the CSO Cape Town which is a community-based security and medical response organisation. They are looking for a responsible security officer to ensure that their assigned site provides a safe, secure and well-maintained environment.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Access control for location – pedestrian and vehicle.
- Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Inspections of buildings, equipment and access points.
- Maintenance of the occurrence book.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Matric qualification essential, relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous
- Atleast 3 – 5 years’ experience in a security position is required
- Experience in a security environment essential with a minimum PSIRA Grade C with up to date certification.
2. Strong Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compile reports and manage internal and external stakeholders and service providers.
- Able to stay level headed in stressful situations and work well under pressure.
- Able to manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner.
- Able to interact with individuals of all ages and cultures in a clear and respectful manner.
3. Strong Administration Skills
- Organised and systematic with strong admin skills.
- Team orientated person with a calm disposition, able to stay levelheaded in stressful situations and work well under pressure.
- A flexible, self-driven person who takes initiative.
4. General
- Valid firearm competency is advantageous.
- Drivers licence advantageous.
- Computer literate: Microsoft Outlook & Word and basic knowledge of CCTV
- A clean criminal record is essential as is sound physical health and fitness, willing to submit to an organisational fitness assessment.
Interested?
Please click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below which will take you directly to the Google Application Form.
Closing date for applications: 13 July 2026
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Security & Emergency Services |
| Location: | Cape Town |
| Reporting to: | SSD Site Manager |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent |
| Hours of work: | Shift cycle rotation, including both weekdays and weekends |
| Salary range: | Commensurate with skill and experience |
| Interested? | Please click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above which will take you directly to Google application form |
| Closing date for applications: | 13 July 2026 |