Security guards patrol or monitor premises to guard property against theft and vandalism. They control access to establishments and maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Security guards - from R6 456 to R22 322 per month - 2025.
- A Security guards typically earns between R6 456 and R15 102 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R6 655 and R15 565 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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- A Watchman in human health and social work activities in scale 1 with 4 years or less experience earned minimum R2 800,00 and maximum R21 122,00 per month in 2019.
Duties and tasks
- Patrolling premises and checking doors, windows and gates to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised entry
- Controlling access to establishments, monitoring and authorizing the entrance or departure of employees and visitors, checking identification and issuing security passes
- Circulating among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order, protect property from theft or vandalism and enforce the regulations of the establishment
- Responding to alarms, investigating disturbances and contacting superiors, police or fire-fighters as appropriate
- Performing security checks of passengers and luggage at airports
- Picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments
