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

About the Role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Guard to join our team in the Eastern Cape region. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing top-notch security services, ensuring the safety and well-being of our assets, property, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Render security services in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulations Act 56 of 2001 as amended.
• Identify signs of criminal activities or disorder and investigate disturbances while adhering to legislation relevant to the industry and best practice.
• Conduct random patrols of the premises on a 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.
• 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.
• Provide excellent customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
• Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer, or suppliers.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, being present observant and vigilant at the opening and closing of the site.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end of each day.
• Ensure that all water taps are turned off when applicable.
• Conduct 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 crises 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• PSIRA knowledge
• Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training
• Exposure to English (read, write, and speak well)
• Advantageous: 3rd Language

Salary & Benefits

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