Security Guards | Dischem Vacancies

Dischem Vacancies – Security Guards Job Vacancies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking Security Guards to join our team at the Durban Warehouse. As a Security Guard, you will play a crucial role in providing a secure environment for our assets, property, and staff, adhering to relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Minimum Requirements: Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• Grade C accreditation with PSIRA
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the retail industry, including shopping malls and warehouses

Advantageous:

• Minimum 1 year of specific experience in a similar role

Job Description:

• Maintain vigilance and identify suspicious activities, apprehending criminals or removing violators according to legal authority and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures
• Conduct random patrols to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks
• Monitor and control access to premises, regulating entrance by vehicles or pedestrians
• Investigate and report signs of damage or unlawful entry, taking appropriate action to protect Dis-Chem assets
• Act as a visible deterrent to criminal activities, theft, damage, or personal injury
• Provide professional and courteous assistance to guests, customers, and employees
• Control access by searching staff, suppliers, and company merchandisers
• Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books
• Supervise refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
• Protect business property and assets from dishonest acts or malicious behavior
• Practice good customer service relations for internal and external customers
• Report unusual or suspicious behavior promptly to management
• Ensure compliance with opening and closing procedures
• Conduct personnel frisking and vehicle searches daily
• Report incidents verbally and provide detailed written reports to management
• Contact law enforcement authorities when required, following Dis-Chem procedures
• Provide assistance during emergencies and maintain order during evacuations
• Offer ongoing security advice and safety warnings
• Enforce rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity
• Perform special duties as required by Dis-Chem standard operating procedures

Competencies: Essential:

• Knowledge of PSIRA regulations
• Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety training
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)

Advantageous:

• Proficiency in a third language

Special Conditions of Employment:

• PSIRA registration with Grade C accreditation
• South African citizenship
• MIE clearance of criminal and credit records
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport with PDP when deployed as a driver

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Kaelo
• Provident fund (PSSPF)

Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven’t received communication within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.