Risk Officer

Our client, a thriving organisation in the Umhlanga area of KwaZulu-Natal, is appointing a skilled Risk Officer. You should be comfortable balancing competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

Expect a structured environment with clear processes and strong leadership. This is a stable position with long-term prospects for committed candidates. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• Write detailed and accurate incident reports describing security events, observations, and actions taken for management review.
• Conduct regular patrols of the assigned premises on foot or by vehicle, checking for security breaches, hazards, and suspicious activity.
• Monitor CCTV camera feeds in real time from a control room, identifying and responding to any unusual or suspicious activity.
• Respond promptly to alarm activations, investigate the cause, and take appropriate action including escalation to armed response or law enforcement.
• Control access to buildings and sites by verifying identification, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining an accurate access register.
• Perform regular checks of security equipment including alarms, cameras, radios, and access control systems to ensure functionality.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients, tenants, and visitors while maintaining a firm and professional security presence.

• For armed response roles, a valid firearm competency certificate and experience in handling firearms safely.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to write reports and interact professionally with clients and the public.
• A minimum of one to two years of experience in the security industry with a proven track record of reliability.
• Grade 12 certificate is preferred; Grade 10 may be acceptable for certain entry-level positions.
• A valid driver's licence is required for armed response and patrol positions.