Company
Standard Bank Group
Location
Polokwane
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Job description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa.
Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
To provide dedicated security services at a provincial level to ensure that the financial services organisation's standards of protection for people and assets at points of representation, other strategic installations are implemented and maintained in order to successfully mitigate emergency incidents. To assist in the direction of the province's security programs and protocols to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• A Degree in Business Commerce, Security Management
Experience Required:
• 5-7 years The job requires an incumbent with demonstrated experience within the Physical Security environment. General knowledge of the banking industry would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and manage physical security service providers in the different commodities on behalf of Group Physical Security Operations to ensure compliance with contract and service level agreement requirements. Promote general security awareness and vigilance via in-person coaching and presentations to senior leaders and staff within the province. Engage with provincial leaders to understand business needs and requirements and translate into technical physical security requirements to enable request for information (RFI) processes.
• Lead and drive the successful implementation of Retail and Physical Security projects within the province to ensure standardisation across South Africa. Assume responsibility to implement security technologies to the organisation's defined minimum-security standards to realise the digitisation aspirations of the organisation. Develop and maintain working and collaborative relationships with business partners and provincial leaders to foster greater cooperation and alignment between Segments and Real Estate Services Physical Security Operations.
• Lead all Incident Management processes within the province to respond to security incidents and develop or execute the appropriate resolution of security incidents. Attend to the incident as the organisation's representative relating to the crime scene and identify the appropriate actions to be taken to ensure the recovery of all Bank assets.
• Develop and present incident reporting by conducting post-mortem completion and submission to Physical Security South Africa and the Provincial business partners in order to learn lessons and agree the key actions.
• Motivate amendment to existing policies, specifications, and standards, to eliminate the risks, and reduce the frequency and severity of such incidents within the province. Compile and present reports informing Physical Security, South Africa and provincial leaders of all physical crime incidents relating to security operations within the province. Conduct branch physical security and guard compliance assessments as per monthly goals and provide guard and staff awareness sessions during these visits.
• Perform branch assessments as well as ATM assessments within the province in order to identify risks and develop / implement risk mitigation actions. Lead, drive and manage all Physical Security projects within the province in order to ensure implementation within time and budget. Assume responsibility for final sign-off on all branch build projects, certificate of compliance sign off’s for all security equipment deployed per commodity as well as completing the asset register.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Emergency Response
• Incident Management
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Office Logistics
• Physical Inspection
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Reporting
• Security Assessment
• Video Monitoring Systems
Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
To provide dedicated security services at a provincial level to ensure that the financial services organisation's standards of protection for people and assets at points of representation, other strategic installations are implemented and maintained in order to successfully mitigate emergency incidents. To assist in the direction of the province's security programs and protocols to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• A Degree in Business Commerce, Security Management
Experience Required:
• 5-7 years The job requires an incumbent with demonstrated experience within the Physical Security environment. General knowledge of the banking industry would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and manage physical security service providers in the different commodities on behalf of Group Physical Security Operations to ensure compliance with contract and service level agreement requirements. Promote general security awareness and vigilance via in-person coaching and presentations to senior leaders and staff within the province. Engage with provincial leaders to understand business needs and requirements and translate into technical physical security requirements to enable request for information (RFI) processes.
• Lead and drive the successful implementation of Retail and Physical Security projects within the province to ensure standardisation across South Africa. Assume responsibility to implement security technologies to the organisation's defined minimum-security standards to realise the digitisation aspirations of the organisation. Develop and maintain working and collaborative relationships with business partners and provincial leaders to foster greater cooperation and alignment between Segments and Real Estate Services Physical Security Operations.
• Lead all Incident Management processes within the province to respond to security incidents and develop or execute the appropriate resolution of security incidents. Attend to the incident as the organisation's representative relating to the crime scene and identify the appropriate actions to be taken to ensure the recovery of all Bank assets.
• Develop and present incident reporting by conducting post-mortem completion and submission to Physical Security South Africa and the Provincial business partners in order to learn lessons and agree the key actions.
• Motivate amendment to existing policies, specifications, and standards, to eliminate the risks, and reduce the frequency and severity of such incidents within the province. Compile and present reports informing Physical Security, South Africa and provincial leaders of all physical crime incidents relating to security operations within the province. Conduct branch physical security and guard compliance assessments as per monthly goals and provide guard and staff awareness sessions during these visits.
• Perform branch assessments as well as ATM assessments within the province in order to identify risks and develop / implement risk mitigation actions. Lead, drive and manage all Physical Security projects within the province in order to ensure implementation within time and budget. Assume responsibility for final sign-off on all branch build projects, certificate of compliance sign off’s for all security equipment deployed per commodity as well as completing the asset register.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Emergency Response
• Incident Management
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Office Logistics
• Physical Inspection
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Reporting
• Security Assessment
• Video Monitoring Systems
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Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in South Africa
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What is the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa in 2026?
The national minimum wage for security guards is R30.75 per hour as of 1 March 2026, equating to R5,535 per month for a standard 45-hour week. This applies unless overridden by the Private Security Industry Bargaining Council agreement, which sets entry-level at R6,215 per month. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate for hours over 45 per week.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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Do foreigners need a work visa to become a security guard in South Africa?
Foreign nationals require a General Work Visa sponsored by a registered security company, processed via VFS Global with DHA approval taking 8-10 weeks. The visa costs R1,520 application fee plus R3,850 for 5-year validity as of 2026. PSIRA registration is only granted post-visa approval.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What education and experience are required for security guard jobs in South Africa?
PSIRA mandates Grade 10 (matric equivalent) for Grade E security officers, with no prior experience needed for entry-level patrol roles. Higher grades like C require 1 year experience and advanced training. All must pass a competency test with 80% pass mark.
Source: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
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What documents are needed to apply for a security guard job and PSIRA registration?
Submit certified ID, Grade 10 certificate, police clearance, two ID photos, and proof of Grade E training to PSIRA; registration fee is R450 as of 2026. Job applications require CV, PSIRA card, and medical fitness certificate. Processing takes 21 working days.
Source: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority