33 Detention Officer jobs in South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Security Officer’s primary purpose is to protect the personnel and all assets of the business. To prevent loss and damage by reporting any violations with regards to policies and procedures. The following tasks will include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT limited to the below)

• Ensure access and egress is controlled at all SA Metal property by completing the necessary registers and operating the gates
• Searching pedestrians, vehicles and personal belongings of any person/s exiting SA Metal premises
• Ensure that all customers and visitors are issued with PPE and that the PPE is returned after their visit
• Ensure that any item/s leaving the SA Metal premises is accompanied by the relevant documentation
• Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to before granting access to staff viz. Breathalyzer tests are conducted and passed
• Ensure that all gates are manned at all times
• Ensure that all the assigned areas are patrolled at regular intervals
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are fully adhered to at all times

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Previous security experience, at least 5 years
• Registered with PSIRA - minimum Grade C
• Grade 12 or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Willing to work shifts, both day and night
• Flexible and willing to work overtime
• Excellent communications skills

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in a physically demanding working environment
• Good customer services skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

The Security Department requires Security Officers at the Secunda Branch who will be responsible for the below security tasks:

• Ensure access and egress is controlled at all SA Metal property by completing the necessary registers and operating the gates.
• Searching pedestrians, vehicles and personal belongings of any person/s exiting SA Metal premises.
• Ensure that all customers and visitors are issued with PPE and that the PPE is returned after their visit.
• Ensure that any item/s leaving the SA Metal premises is accompanied by the relevant documentation.
• Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to before granting access to staff viz. Breathalyzer tests are conducted and passed.
• Ensure that all the assigned areas are patrolled at regular intervals.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are fully adhered to at all times.
• Observing and reporting suspicious activities.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Grade C, PSIRA Registered.
• 2-3 years’ relevant work experience.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Time management and organisational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Trustworthy and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours
• Good customer Service Skills

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry 
• Obtain help by sounding alarms
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
• Control traffic by directing drivers
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
• Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
• Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Ensure operation of security equipment and surveillance cameras by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Contribute to security team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises 
• Provide excellent customer service
• Adhere to all company service and operating standards
• Remain in compliance with local and state regulations
• Respond to emergency situations to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
• Protect the company's assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues
• Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, patrolling premises regularly, traffic control, and accident investigations
• Report suspicious activity, criminal behaviour, and security breaches

Skills and Requirements:

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Following Complex Instructions
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Security Operations and Procedure
• Manage Multiple Tasks
• Knowledge of Basic Security and Fire Inspection Procedures
• Lifting
• Self-Defense
• Outstanding Surveillance Skills
• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional Control
• Integrity
• Safety Management
• Professionalism
• Reporting Skills
• Patrolling
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

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At EFT Corporation, success starts with people. Our team of 290+ professionals works across the United Kingdom, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and India, bringing together deep local knowledge and shared ambition.With over 25 years of experience, we partner with more than 100 financial institutions to deliver secure, modern payment solutions that improve access and make everyday transactions easier. We're building the future of payments through smart technology, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on progress.

• Career Development: We invest in your future by providing continuous learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We support flexible work arrangements and wellness programs to ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Impact-Driven Work: Be part of a company driving innovation and transforming financial services across Africa.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment: Be part of a workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated

• As an Information Security Officer , your job purpose is to be held accountable in respect to assisting the Senior Security and Infrastructure Engineer and the Senior DevOps Engineers in the following:
  • Assisting in maintaining the safety and security of the organisation’s systems and network database to prevent unauthorized access and avoid data breaches.
  • Maintaining the organisation’s systems and networks.
  • Assisting in overseeing the entire software development process, from planning and development to deployment and maintenance.
  • This role requires expertise in both software development and operations, as well as an understanding of the DevOps methodology.
  • This includes CI/CD, Infrastructure management (AWS), Automation, Monitoring, logging and metrics, Collaboration and Security.
  • The role also requires a significant focus on PCI compliance and support and collaboration with the Security and Infrastructure team is required.
• You will be responsible for owning the Futurex HSM and Thales HSM device management which includes:
  • Yearly Key management/replacement ceremonies.
  • PCI compliance as it relates to the HSM.
• Assisting with new security compliance:
  • ISO27001.
  • PCI+PIN.

• Facilitate annual PCI audits.
• Linux Operating systems are security patched in a timely manner. If patching will affect customers, arrange with operations support, and follow the correct change control process.
• Maintain Elastic SIEM.
• Respond to and investigate SIEM alerts.
• Respond to operational system alerts and/or operational queries across the entire technology stack (Production and QA system issues, infrastructure issues, Databaseissues, Network issues, Security and Firewall issues and any 3rd party or customer integration issues) as they occur.
• Manage / Deploy system tooling that may be beneficial to the business.
• Research, POC and deploy new open source or when applicable closed source tooling that is beneficial to the business systems or processes. This can be in supporting Applications, Monitoring, Logging, SIEM, AI/machine Learning, Fraud Detection, Operational Support applications, Authentication systems, BI / Data Analytics, networks, Security or compliance.
• Create ad hoc Python scripts / Applications to perform various repetitive tasks.
• Ensure that AWS environments and services are architectured and configured in a secure and redundant manner including all security services from AWS.
• Maintain AWS services including but not limited to: VPC, EC2, ECS, ECS Fargate, ECR, Guard Duty, Cloudwatch, Cloudtrail, Security groups, VPC Routing, Site to Site VPNs, Application Load balancers / network load balancers, Web application firewalls,etc.
• Architect, support and maintain connectivity between 3rd parties, Banking partners, integrators and on prem datacentres.
• Ensure best practice security measures are implemented.
• Ensure best practices regarding system isolation and scope reduction.
• Provide support to field engineers on HSMs and key management.
• Maintain internal HSMs and key management procedures.
• Provide support to the product and SLDC teams – this includes consulting on design, finding compliant solutions for customer issues, and filling out cyber risk assessments for customers or tenders.

• Maintain/Improve (PC14) PCI.
• GDPR.
• Ensure Security, Infrastructure & Procedures (with supporting team) are comprehensive and kept up to date.Security Tooling:
• Ensure SSO, Intrusion detection, SIEM, Antivirus, Patch Management and PGP are implanted as per the polices.
• Stimulation / adoption of user-driven security culture (give security a brand within the org and educate).

• To increase efficiency and reduce errors for both security and infrastructure management.
• To reduce costs (optimize) without sacrificing performance and security.

• Ensure that weekly vulnerability scans results are tracked, and vulnerabilities are remediated within set severity timeframes weekly.
• Review all daily and weekly BAU PCI Items for signoff monthly.
• Ensure weekly Internal and External Scans were completed.
• Perform data analysis reporting monthly.
• Maintain a strong security posture within the card holder environment.
• Work with 3rd party to ensure PCI Certification Audit is completed and passed on time.
• Review Security Commitment to third parties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience within the payment / banking sector.
• Experience working with PCI Audits / Security in DevOps, Linux, Mysql, Cloud (AWS).
• Network experience (particularly cloud based / virtual).

• PCI Audits / Security / Processes.
• Linux, Mysql, and Cloud (AWS).
• Experience with automation tools like CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
• Cloud knowledge, specifically AWS.
• Logging Frameworks: ELK stack, cloudwatch, etc.
• Monitoring and Alerting Framework: Zabbix, Nagios, etc.

• Ability to learn new technologies at pace.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to work within a high stress & flux environment.
• Ability to foster & cultivate relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Assertiveness – communicating feelings and beliefs; being non-offensive.
• Detail & deadline oriented.
• Analytical & critical thinking.
• Celebrate Your Special Day: Enjoy a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Wellbeing Matters: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with up to 3 days of wellbeing leave annually.
• Family Comes First: Support your loved ones when it matters most with up to 20 days of family responsibility leave.

• Empowerment
  We trust our team to lead, make decisions, and drive outcomes.
• Financial Inclusion for All
  We build payment solutions that broaden access and support diversity.
• Technology with Purpose
  We design tech that simplifies and improves every transaction.
• Customer-Centric
  Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

Join EFTCorporation and help shape simpler, more inclusive payments for millions across Africa.

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EFT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity drives our success, and we welcome passionate individuals from all walks of life to join our team.

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Purpose:

To lead and manage the information security framework across our systems, networks, and digital platforms. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security policies, procedures, and controls.

Essential Functions :

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT security policies, standards, and procedures;
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities across systems and infrastructure;
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks;
• Oversee firewall, antivirus, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection/prevention systems;
• Lead security awareness training programs for staff and stakeholders;
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., POPIA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR);
• Manage access controls and user privileges in line with the principle of least privilege;
• Work with internal IT teams to ensure secure development and deployment practices;
• Assist with incident response and forensic investigations when breaches occur;
• Maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans;
• Liaise with third-party vendors and auditors regarding IT security controls.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Other Requirements:

• Experience with penetration testing or ethical hacking;
• Background in software development or secure DevOps practices;
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations;
• Strong knowledge of network and system security principles;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to evaluate risks and make well-informed decisions;
• Strong documentation and reporting skills;
• High level of integrity and attention to confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate security risks in plain language to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements: Experience, Education and Other:

• Grade 12 (matric certificate required);
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Cybersecurity and / or related field;
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+);
• 3–5+ years in an IT security or cybersecurity role;
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, MFA, DLP, and endpoint protection;
• Working knowledge of cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP);
• Experience with regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, ISO 27001);
• Previous experience in a betting company (an advantage).