South Africa: Security Guard – Eastern Cape posted by Dis-Chem Pharmacies

About the Role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a highly vigilant and alert Security Guard to join our team in protecting our assets, property, and staff by creating a safe and secure environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be approachable and friendly, and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Be vigilant and alert of surroundings to identify suspicious activities and apprehend criminals or remove violators according to the legal authority invested in the industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Random patrols of the premises on regular basis to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks.
• Monitor and control access to the premises by documenting and regulating entrance into the site by vehicles or pedestrians access points to allow entry only to individuals with the correct authorization.
• Investigate and report signs of damage or unlawful entry as it occurs to management and act accordingly in the best interest of protecting Dis-Chem assets.
• Be clearly visible as far as reasonably possible as a deterrent to discourage criminal activities, prevent theft, damage, personal injury, and other dishonourable acts.
• Access control searching of staff, suppliers, and company merchandisers.
• Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books.
• Cancel staff purchasers and goods declared.
• Supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards.
• Protect the property and assets of the business from all dishonest persons, action, or any acts of malicious behaviour that could result in the company suffering loss.
• Be present at your post at all times when on duty.
• Practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
• Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer, or suppliers.
• Opening and closing procedures – be observant and vigilant at the opening and closing of the site.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end each day.
• Ensure that all water taps turned off when applicable.
• Do continuous personnel frisking and searches on a daily basis.
• Do thorough and proper vehicle searches throughout the day.
• Report any suspicious incidents verbally to management in detail with the submission of a written detailed report as soon as conveniently possible.
• Contact policing and emergency authorities and make written or verbal reports to law enforcement officers when needed as legally required and in accordance with Dis-Chem procedures.
• When problem situations or crisis arise, maintain observing surroundings and report to management on findings and/or changes in identified that intensify the situation.
• After a crisis, report the incident to management, the police, or the appropriate authorities (such as the fire services in the case of a fire outbreak) with a detailed written report concerning the incident and your activities around the incident.
• Monitor the alarm systems and/or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment when needed.
• When working during the night or alone (e.g., after hours), render on-going surveillance of the premises by patrolling the grounds and using closed-circuit camera monitoring or alarm systems to detect and investigate suspicious activities to ensure that only legal entrance to the premises is maintained.
• In emergency situations, provide assistance and alert first responders, clinic sisters, managers, etc.
• Maintain order during evacuation procedures and at assembly points by providing exact directions or decisive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property by preventing stampedes and breakdown of law and order or illegal entrance to the premises.
• Offer on-going security advice and safety warnings and tips to ensure that all security and safety precautions are adhered to.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Matric or a Senior Certificate Grade C accreditation with PSIRA registration.
• A general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses (advantageous).
• At least 1 year specific previous experience in a similar role (advantageous).

Qualifications

• None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

• Market-related salary
• Kaelo Provident fund (PSSPF)