Guarding
Security Officer
Access control, patrols and site protection at retail, corporate, industrial and residential sites.
- PSIRA Grade E, D or C
- Good communication skills
Careers at Ukhuselo
Wear the shield. Build a career.
Our employees are our competitive edge. We invest in our people through ongoing training, better pay and care, and we develop our leaders from within.
Why join us
More than a job
Ongoing training
Our own accredited academy keeps you learning, from induction to specialist courses.
Grow into leadership
We develop supervisors and managers from within our own ranks.
Better pay and care
We look after our people, because our people look after our clients.
Leadership on the ground
A flat structure, so management knows you and works with you every day.
Positions
Roles we recruit for
We recruit throughout the year as contracts grow. Apply below for the role that fits you and we will keep your application on file for the next opening.
Response
Armed Reaction Officer
Respond to alarms and incidents as part of our armed response team.
- PSIRA Grade C or higher
- Reaction officer course
- Firearm competency
- Valid driver's licence
VIP
Close Protection Officer
Protect executives, VIPs and their families with discipline and discretion.
- PSIRA registered
- Close protection experience
- Firearm competency
- Valid driver's licence
Leadership
Supervisor
Lead officers on site, manage shifts and keep standards high.
- PSIRA Grade B
- Supervisory experience
Operations
Control Room Operator
Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and dispatch response teams.
- PSIRA Grade B
- Control room or CCTV training
- Computer literate
Events
Event Security Officer
Access control and crowd management at functions and public events.
- PSIRA registered
- Available for weekend and evening shifts
Requirements
What you need
- South African ID or a valid work permit
- PSIRA registration at the grade the role needs
- A clear criminal record
- Physically fit and well presented
- Firearm competency and driver's licence for armed and response roles
Not PSIRA registered yet?
Qualify at the Ukhuselo Training Academy. Grades E to A, reaction officer and specialist courses, with weekly classes and distance learning.
Explore coursesThe process
From application to deployment
- 01
Apply
Send us your details and documents using the form below.
- 02
Screening
We check your PSIRA status, documents and experience.
- 03
Interview and vetting
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed and background checked.
- 04
Induction training
Five to ten days of induction at our academy before appointment.
- 05
Deployment
Site-specific training, then you're on duty with the Ukhuselo team.
Apply
Send your application
Fill in your details and send them to our HR team by email or WhatsApp.
Have these ready to attach
- Your CV
- Copy of your ID
- PSIRA certificate
- Firearm competency and driver's licence, if you have them
Email: hr@ukhuselosecurity.co.za
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