Security - Watchman
Pretoria, South AfricaCompany
Kare Sheet Metal Products
Location
Pretoria
Posted
13 days ago
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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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in South Africa
What is the minimum monthly salary for Grade E security guards in South Africa in 2026?
The National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector sets the minimum wage at R7,125 per month for Grade E security officers working a 45-hour week, effective 1 April 2026. This is higher than the national minimum wage of R31.26 per hour. Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours.
What work visa do foreigners need for security guard jobs in South Africa?
Foreign nationals require a General Work Visa (previously known as Critical Skills or General visa) sponsored by a PSIRA-licensed employer, valid for 5 years maximum. Application fee is R1,520, and processing takes 8-10 weeks at a VFS centre. A job offer and SAQA-accredited qualifications evaluation are mandatory.
What are the eligibility requirements for entry-level security guard jobs with no experience?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have no criminal record, and pass the PSIRA Grade E competency exam after basic training. No prior experience or matric certificate is required for Grade E. South African ID or permanent residency is needed for registration.
What documents are required to apply for a security guard job and PSIRA registration?
Submit certified ID copy, two ID-sized photos, proof of residential address not older than 3 months, and SAPS police clearance. PSIRA application form and fee of R320 apply, with processing in 4 weeks. Employers require these plus a medical fitness certificate.
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