Security Officer
Listing reference: nef_000198
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Security/Security Guard
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To provide professional corporate security services at the NEF Head Office, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, assets and premises through effective access control, surveillance, patrolling, incident management and emergency response.
Job description
Access Control:
- Monitor and control access to the premises, verify identification, manage visitor registration, manage disruptive visitors and ensure compliance with NEF security procedures.
Surveillance and Monitoring:
- Monitor CCTV systems, alarms and security equipment, reporting suspicious activities or security breaches.
Patrolling:
- Conduct regular patrols of the building, parking areas and surrounding premises to identify and address security risks.
Incident Management:
- Respond to security incidents, investigate and document occurrences, and escalate matters to management where necessary.
Emergency Response:
- Assist with emergency evacuations, fire incidents, medical emergencies and other security-related emergencies in accordance with approved procedures.
Asset Protection:
- Safeguard NEF property, equipment, confidential information and other organisational assets against theft, damage or unauthorised access.
Visitor and Contractor Management:
- Ensure visitors, contractors and service providers comply with access requirements and applicable security protocols.
Key and Equipment Control:
- Maintain proper control and records of keys, access cards, security equipment and other controlled items.
Reporting and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain accurate occurrence books, incident reports, visitor registers, patrol records and handover reports.
Professional Conduct:
- Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professional customer service and uphold NEF's policies, values and standards of conduct.
Minimum requirements
Experience / Skills Required
- No criminal record.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Security Officer.
- Previous experience in corporate, commercial or office-based security will be an advantage.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with PSiRA regulations and qualifications.
- Strong observation, reporting and communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate security records.
- Sound experience with Access Control Security Systems and Procedures.
- Ability to work shifts, provide own transport to and from work and respond effectively to emergencies where required.
- Ability to handle conflict situations calmly and professionally.
- Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgement under pressure.
Qualification Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) is essential
- Valid PSIRA registration/certificate in the applicable security officer grade essential.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- High levels of integrity, honesty and professionalism.
- Alertness and strong observation skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Sound judgement and decision-making.
- Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
- Reliability, punctuality and accountability.
- Experience in a corporate head office or similar professional environment.
- Training in first aid, firefighting and emergency response will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of CCTV monitoring, electronic access control and alarm systems.