Dischem Careers – Security Guards

• 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.
• Be present at your post at all times when on duty.
• Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books.
• 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.
• Random patrols of the premises on regularly basis to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks.
• Be professionally courteous and friendly, approachable, and willing to help others when receiving guests, customers and employees.
• 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.
• Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer or suppliers.
• Cancel staff purchasers and goods declared.
• Practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
• Be clearly visible as far as reasonably possible as deterrent to discourage criminal activities, prevent theft, – damage, – personal injury, and other dishonourable acts.
• Be vigilant and alert of surroundings to identify suspicious activities and apprehend criminals or remove violators according to the legal authority invested in the industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures for the specific post through.
• Supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
• Access control – searching of staff, suppliers and company merchandisers.

Job Requirements:

• Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training and exposure
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport and PDP when deployed as a driver.
• MIE, clear criminal and credit.
• South African
• PSIRA knowledge
• Grade C PSIRA accreditation.
• English – Read, write and speak well as it is the organization’s official language.

Qualification & Experience:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
• A general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses
• Grade C accreditation with the PSIRA