Orion Group Security Guard

Orion Group invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for a Security Guard position at its shopping centre in Nelspruit, also known as Mbombela. The opportunity is aimed at experienced security officers who have a Grade C PSIRA registration and at least two years of retail guarding experience
.

If you have worked in a shopping centre or another retail security environment and are confident dealing with members of the public, this could be an opportunity worth considering.

The position falls under Orion Real Estate Ltd
, within the retail industry and operations function.

The successful Security Guard will be responsible for helping maintain a safe and secure environment at an Orion shopping centre in Nelspruit/Mbombela
.

Working as a security guard in a shopping centre can be different from working at a quiet site. You may interact with shoppers, employees, tenants, contractors and other members of the public throughout your shift.

For this reason, Orion Group is looking for someone who is not only security-minded but also has good people skills.

The vacancy is based at a shopping centre in Nelspruit/Mbombela, Mpumalanga
.

One of the important requirements is that candidates should live close to the city centre of Nelspruit/Mbombela
.

This means applicants should consider their location and transport arrangements before applying. Being able to get to work reliably is important, especially when working security shifts.

There are two main requirements that candidates should pay close attention to before applying.

Applicants must have Grade C PSIRA
.

PSIRA refers to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
, which regulates the private security industry in South Africa.

If you already hold the required Grade C registration, make sure the details are clearly shown on your CV and that your registration is valid.

Candidates who do not meet the required security grade may not be suitable for this particular position.

Orion Group is looking for candidates with 2 or more years of retail guarding experience
.

This means the opportunity is aimed at people who already understand what it is like to provide security in a retail environment.

Previous experience in a shopping centre, retail store or similar busy commercial environment can be useful because you may already be familiar with the challenges that come with protecting a public-facing property.

Shopping centres can become very busy, particularly during peak shopping times, weekends and holidays.

A security guard needs to stay alert while also being able to communicate professionally with members of the public.

Retail security can involve keeping an eye on entrances and exits, observing activity around the property, responding to incidents and helping maintain a safe environment.

Experience can help you understand how to remain observant without unnecessarily creating conflict.

Orion Group specifically requires candidates to have good interpersonal skills
.

This is important because security guards often deal with many different people during a shift.

You may interact with:

• Shoppers.
• Store managers.
• Tenants.
• Contractors.
• Visitors.
• Other security team members.

You should therefore be able to communicate clearly and respectfully.

Being a security guard does not only mean watching the premises. Knowing how to deal with people calmly and professionally can be just as important.

The ideal candidate should be someone who takes security responsibilities seriously and can remain professional throughout the working day.

You should ideally be:

• Alert and observant.
• Responsible.
• Reliable.
• Professional.
• Comfortable dealing with the public.
• Able to work as part of a security team.
• Comfortable working in a busy retail environment.
• Able to remain calm when dealing with difficult situations.
• Committed to following security procedures.

Previous retail security experience should also help you understand the importance of paying attention to what is happening around you.

One of the specific requirements for this position is that the successful candidate should live in the close vicinity of the city centre of Nelspruit/Mbombela
.

This requirement is worth noting before applying.

If you live nearby and have…