Security Guard

Position: 12 months contract

Location: Polokwane

Remuneration: Negotiable

**About the company**:
African Basket is a division of Shingai Group which is a growing, local investment company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This job description, therefore, is specifically for African Basket, a chain of retail stores servicing cosmopolitan Africans looking to experience the best of African cuisine, arts, crafts and experiences.

African Basket currently runs 16 stores around South Africa which provide authentic African experiences to all who visit us that we like to refer to as The Taste of Home. The Taste Of Home is precisely as it sounds, items that remind people of home, be it tasted, touched, felt or heard
- African Basket aims to provide all our customers with The Taste of Home.

**About the Industry**:
The retail industry is fast-paced and sensitive. We sell fast-moving goods which include perishables and non-perishables which need to be moved off shelves as quickly as possible to ensure the longevity and quality of the product is maintained. Customers are highly engaged and value accurate and timely information, as well as outstanding customer service.

The retail industry also offers countless opportunities to those who make the most of it, and growth is inevitable. We stand as a firm player and believe that we offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for learning, growth, leadership and excellence.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a Security guard to work within the African Basket team in Polokwane within a prestigious, mixed scheme retail shop. Working in close conjunction with your colleagues, management, customers, shoppers and Centre Management team, you will ensure the delivery of a 'First Class service to our customers.

The incumbent will report directly to the Security Head and is required to conduct all activities in alignment with South African Laws and African Basket Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

The role is a full-time position, which requires the incumbent to be at work 6 days a week, including weekends.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Security guard works actively together with the Stores Supervisor to prevent theft by the customers and also from staff
- To check staff when leaving work and also check when products are delivered to the store
- Inspect and patrol premises regularly
- Monitor property entrance
- Authorize entrance of people and vehicles
- Report any suspicious behaviours and happenings
- Secure all exits, doors and windows
- Monitor surveillance cameras
- Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner
- Provide assistance to people in need
- Submit reports of daily surveillance activity
- Submit reports of every suspicious action

**Requirement**
- Not have committed any offences listed in the Private Security Industry Regulation Act.
- PSIRA qualification
- Have completed training at any accredited training centre
- Experience minimum 3 years
- A High School diploma is required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Polokwane, Limpopo: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

License/Certification:

- PSIRA Certificate (required)