Security and general work covers security officers and guards, access control and CCTV operators, site security supervisors, car guards, cleaners, gardeners, drivers and general labourers. Every private security officer in South Africa must be registered with PSIRA and carry a valid grading, and most employers will not consider an application without current registration, so check your status and renewal date before you apply. Grade C is the usual minimum for guarding positions, while higher grades and specialised training open up better-paid posts such as armed response, cash-in-transit and control room work. Many roles include shift work, night duty and site-based accommodation, particularly at mines, industrial parks and remote facilities. Alongside PSIRA, a valid driver’s licence, first aid certification and firearm competency for armed work all materially improve your prospects. General worker posts usually ask for physical fitness and reliability rather than formal qualifications, making this a common entry point into formal work. See live security jobs below.