Permanent Vacancy for Security Guard Needed at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Job Description
Vacancy for Security Guard Needed at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Job Location: Mahikeng, North West
Job Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 21 April 2026
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Our client is urgently looking for the qualified Security Guard to start working ASAP. Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited requires the services of reputable Security Guard. You may apply before deadline in case you are interested and have required qualifications as short-listed below.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The applicant wishing to apply for this job must meet the following qualifications;
- Must have Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
- Must have Grade C accreditation with the PSIRA
- Must have general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
The applicant must have the following skills and competences
- Must have PSIRA knowledge
- Must have fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training and exposure
- English – Read, write and speak well as it is the organization’s official language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will have to implement the following duties but not limited to:
- To monitor and control access to the premises by documenting and regulating entrance into the site by vehicles or pedestrian’s access points to allow entry only to individuals with the correct authorization.
- To investigate and report signs of damage or unlawful entry as it occurs to management and act accordingly in the best interest of protecting Dis-Chem assets.
- Be clearly visible as far as reasonably possible as deterrent to discourage criminal activities, prevent theft, – damage, – personal injury, and other dishonourable acts.
- Be professionally courteous and friendly, approachable, and willing to help others when receiving guests, customers and employees.
- To maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books.
- To cancel staff purchasers and goods declared.
- To supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
- To protect the property and assets of the business from all dishonest persons, action or any acts of malicious behaviour that could result in the company suffering loss.
- To practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
- To report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer or suppliers.
- To ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end each day.
- To ensure that all water taps turned off when applicable.
- Do continuous personnel frisking and searches on a daily basis.
- Do thorough and proper vehicle searches throughout the day.
- To report any suspicious incidents verbally to management in detail with the submission of a written detailed report as soon as conveniently possible.
- To contact policing and emergency authorities and make written or verbal reports to law enforcement officers when needed as legally required and in accordance of Dis-Chem procedures.
- To monitor the alarm systems and or video cameras and operate detecting/ emergency equipment when needed.
- To maintain order during evacuation procedures and at assembly points by providing exact directions or decisive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property by preventing stampedes and breakdown of law and order or illegal entrance to the premises.
- Offer on-going security advice and safety warnings and tips to ensure that all security and safety precautions are adhered to.
- Be vigilant – watch out for any suspicious activities that may mean a breach in security measures that have been put in place on the site.
- To interpret quickly whatever is seen and act accordingly.
- To respond quickly and correctly during crisis – be alert to avoid being caught unaware.
- To know how best to respond to various dangerous situations according to industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
- Getting help – During some very dangerous situations (such as armed robbery attacks or assaults with deadly weapons), waste no time in calling the police to prevent loss of lives or property.
- To take accurate notes of unusual occurrences and daily activities.
- To enforce rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity before it happens.
- To perform special duties.
NB: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All applications must be done online before closing date.
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