SE Holdings Agro-Processing is inviting applications for a Security Officer position at the Bean Cleaning Facility in Koesterfontein, Magaliesburg, Gauteng. The position is suitable for a disciplined, alert and honest security professional with a valid PSIRA registration and relevant security experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for protecting the facility, employees, visitors, stock and equipment while controlling access to the site. The role also involves monitoring vehicle and pedestrian movement, conducting patrols, maintaining security registers and reporting incidents.
This is a full-time position involving 12-hour rotating shifts, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Security Officer Job Details
Position: Security Officer
Reference Number: SEH-BCF-07
Location: Koesterfontein, Magaliesburg, Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Bean Cleaning Facility Manager
Working Hours: 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
Remuneration: Market-related, depending on qualifications and experience
Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 2026
About SE Holdings Agro-Processing
SE Holdings is a South African agribusiness and farmer-development company. The agro-processing business is establishing a new bean cleaning facility designed to receive dry beans from farmers, clean and grade the beans, pack the finished products and deliver them to food manufacturing customers.
The facility is being developed as a disciplined, food-safe and fully traceable operation. Employees are expected to take responsibility for following established procedures and maintaining high standards across the facility.
The Security Officer will play an important role in maintaining a safe and secure working environment. The position requires someone who can remain alert throughout long shifts, follow security procedures and respond appropriately to incidents or suspicious activities.
Purpose of the Security Officer Position
The purpose of the Security Officer role is to protect the bean cleaning facility, its employees, visitors, stock and equipment.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for controlling vehicle and pedestrian access to the site. This includes checking people and vehicles entering and leaving the facility, recording relevant information and ensuring that site access rules are followed.
Because the facility will receive deliveries from farmers and handle customer dispatches, careful monitoring of vehicles, delivery documents and loads will be an important part of the position.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Security Officer will be responsible for a range of security and access-control duties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Controlling access at the facility gate for staff, visitors, contractors, farmers’ delivery vehicles and customer trucks.
- Checking and recording incoming and outgoing vehicles.
- Checking delivery notes, weighbridge slips and dispatch documents against loads.
- Searching vehicles and persons in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducting regular security patrols of the premises.
- Patrolling the perimeter, warehouses and yard.
- Keeping the occurrence book up to date.
- Maintaining accurate visitor and key registers.
- Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems where these systems are installed.
- Responding appropriately to security alarms.
- Reporting theft, damage and suspicious activities immediately.
- Reporting fire risks and safety incidents to the appropriate person.
- Enforcing site rules applicable to visitors, drivers, contractors and employees.
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene requirements and PPE rules.
- Enforcing no-smoking rules on the site.
- Maintaining a visible security presence throughout the facility.
- Following all applicable security procedures and instructions.
The role requires attention to detail because security records, vehicle movements and access information must be accurately captured. Security Officers will also need to communicate clearly when reporting incidents or irregularities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the position:
Valid PSIRA Registration
- A valid PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher is required and must be in good standing.
- A copy of the valid PSIRA registration certificate must be included with the application.
- Applications submitted without the required PSIRA registration certificate will not be considered.
Grade 12
- Applicants must have Grade 12 (Matric).
The qualification will support the administrative and reporting aspects of the role, including completing registers and preparing incident reports.
Security Experience
At least two years of relevant security experience is required.
Experience in any of the following environments will be relevant:
- Industrial sites
- Warehouses
- Agricultural facilities
- Access-control environments
Applicants should be comfortable working in an environment where vehicle movements, deliveries, stock and site access need to be monitored carefully.
Written English
Good written English is required because the Security Officer will need to complete security registers, occurrence books and incident reports.
Personal Attributes
The position requires someone who is:
- Honest
- Alert
- Observant
- Disciplined
- Physically fit
- Able to stand and patrol for extended periods
- Able to follow security procedures
- Comfortable working independently when required
Applicants must also be willing to work night shifts, weekends and public holidays as part of the 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Advantageous Qualifications and Experience
The following qualifications and experience will be advantageous:
- PSIRA Grade B
- Experience working at a site with a vehicle weighbridge
- Experience with dispatch control
- First Aid Level 1
- Fire-fighting training
- Valid Code B (08) driver’s licence
These additional skills may be beneficial in a busy agricultural or agro-processing environment where vehicles, deliveries, dispatches and site safety need to be monitored.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is suitable for experienced security professionals who meet the stated requirements and are interested in working at an agro-processing facility in Gauteng.
Applicants should have a valid PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, Grade 12 and at least two years of relevant security experience.
Candidates should also be prepared for a demanding shift-based environment. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Applicants must be South African citizens or hold a valid work permit.
How to Apply for the Security Officer Position
Applications must be submitted by email to:
- Email: [email protected]
- The email subject line must be: SEH-BCF-07 – Security Officer
Applicants should attach the required documents in a single PDF where possible.
The application must include:
- A current CV with at least two contactable references
- A copy of the applicant’s ID
- A copy of the valid PSIRA registration certificate
The PSIRA certificate is particularly important because applications without a valid PSIRA registration certificate will not be considered.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: Monday, 12 October 2026
Late applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the closing date and ensure that all required documents are attached.
Important Information for Applicants
SE Holdings is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments will be made in line with its Employment Equity plan.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and reference checks. The recruitment process may also include criminal, credit and qualification verification.
By submitting an application, candidates consent to SE Holdings processing personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
SE Holdings states that no fee is charged to apply for any position. Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting money in exchange for an application, interview, job placement or employment opportunity.
No legitimate application fee should be paid for this vacancy.
Final Application Reminder
Before submitting the application, candidates should ensure that the CV is updated and includes at least two contactable references. A copy of the ID and a valid PSIRA registration certificate should also be included.
The email subject line should clearly state SEH-BCF-07 – Security Officer to ensure that the application is correctly identified.
Qualified candidates interested in security work within an agricultural and agro-processing environment are encouraged to apply before 12 October 2026.