About G4S in Soshanguve
G4S, a leading global security solutions provider, has established a strong presence in Soshanguve, Gauteng. As part of Allied Universal, the world’s largest security services company, G4S delivers comprehensive security services to businesses, organizations, and communities throughout the Soshanguve area and surrounding regions.
Our Soshanguve operations serve as a crucial hub for providing security personnel, electronic security solutions, and integrated security services to clients across various sectors. With continued growth in the security industry and increasing demand for professional security services in Soshanguve and neighboring areas, G4S is actively recruiting dedicated individuals to join our team.
Current G4S Soshanguve Jobs
Security Officer – Retail Sites
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Manned Guarding
Reference Number: SO-SSH-001
Job Description:
G4S is seeking reliable Security Officers to protect retail establishments in Soshanguve. This position involves monitoring store premises, deterring theft and vandalism, ensuring customer and staff safety, and responding to security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patrol retail premises to maintain security presence and deter criminal activity
- Monitor customer behavior to prevent theft and shoplifting
- Control access to restricted areas of the store
- Respond to security incidents according to procedures
- Operate electronic security systems including CCTV
- Conduct opening and closing security sweeps
- Assist with evacuation procedures during emergencies
- Maintain accurate security logs and incident reports
- Provide customer assistance when appropriate
- Liaise with police and emergency services when necessary
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade C registration or higher
- Clean criminal record
- Minimum 1 year security experience in retail environment
- Good communication skills in English and local languages
- Basic computer literacy
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Resident in or near Soshanguve area
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Uniform provided
- Medical aid contribution options
- Provident fund
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional training
Apply now to join our retail security team in Soshanguve.
Armed Response Officer
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Armed Response
Reference Number: ARO-SSH-002
Job Description:
G4S requires experienced Armed Response Officers to join our team in Soshanguve. This position involves responding to alarm activations and security incidents, providing mobile patrol services, and ensuring client safety and property protection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to alarm activations and emergency calls
- Conduct thorough premises inspections following alarm triggers
- Perform routine mobile patrols of client premises
- Provide armed escort services when required
- Apprehend suspects in accordance with legal requirements
- Liaise with police and emergency services
- Maintain vehicle and equipment in good working order
- Complete accurate incident reports
- Provide excellent customer service to clients
- Follow all firearms handling and safety protocols
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade B registration or higher
- Competency certificate for firearm handling
- Valid driver’s license with minimum 2 years driving experience
- Clean criminal record
- Minimum 2 years experience in armed response
- Excellent knowledge of Soshanguve area
- Good communication skills
- Advanced security training certificates (advantage)
- Resident in Soshanguve or immediate surroundings
Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical aid options
- Provident fund
- Life insurance coverage
- Advanced security training
- Career growth opportunities
This position offers excellent opportunities for experienced security professionals in the Soshanguve area.
Control Room Operator
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Security Operations
Reference Number: CRO-SSH-003
Job Description:
G4S is seeking detail-oriented Control Room Operators to monitor security systems and coordinate response activities from our Soshanguve control center. This position involves monitoring alarm systems, CCTV feeds, and dispatching response teams to security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor alarm systems and CCTV cameras for multiple client sites
- Dispatch response teams to alarm activations and incidents
- Maintain constant radio communication with field officers
- Coordinate emergency response activities
- Log all incidents and actions in the control room system
- Perform regular system checks to ensure proper functioning
- Provide telephone support to clients and field staff
- Follow established protocols for different types of incidents
- Generate daily reports on security activities
- Support supervisor with administrative tasks as required
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade C registration or higher
- Computer literacy and typing skills
- Previous control room or dispatcher experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with security systems and protocols
- Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Resident in Soshanguve or surrounding areas
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical aid contribution
- Provident fund
- Shift allowances
- Ongoing skills development
- Career advancement opportunities
This control room position offers a technical security role with advancement potential in G4S Soshanguve operations.
Security Supervisor
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Manned Guarding
Reference Number: SS-SSH-004
Job Description:
G4S requires experienced Security Supervisors to oversee security operations at client sites in Soshanguve. This leadership position involves managing security officers, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining high service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate security officer teams at assigned sites
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks
- Ensure compliance with site-specific procedures and protocols
- Train and mentor security officers
- Manage staff scheduling and attendance
- Handle client queries and maintain client relationships
- Respond to and manage security incidents
- Prepare comprehensive security reports
- Conduct security officer performance evaluations
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade B registration or higher
- Minimum 3 years security experience with at least 1 year in supervisory role
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Valid driver’s license
- Problem-solving abilities and professional demeanor
- Knowledge of security legislation and best practices
- Resident in or near Soshanguve area
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Performance bonuses
- Comprehensive medical aid
- Provident fund
- Career advancement pathways
- Management development training
This supervisory position offers excellent career growth opportunities for security professionals in Soshanguve.
Cash-in-Transit Guard
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Cash Solutions
Reference Number: CIT-SSH-005
Job Description:
G4S is recruiting Cash-in-Transit Guards to join our Soshanguve Cash Solutions team. This position involves the secure transportation of cash and valuables between client premises and cash processing centers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport cash and valuables in specialized vehicles
- Follow strict security protocols during cash collection and delivery
- Conduct thorough risk assessments at each site
- Operate specialized security equipment
- Maintain vigilance and awareness during all operations
- Complete accurate documentation for each transaction
- Follow defensive driving techniques
- Respond appropriately to security threats
- Maintain vehicle and equipment in proper working order
- Adhere to all firearm handling and safety procedures
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade A or B registration
- Firearm competency certificate
- Clean criminal record
- Minimum 2 years experience in security, preferably CIT
- Valid driver’s license (advantage)
- Excellent physical fitness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Resident in Soshanguve or surrounding areas
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with danger allowance
- Specialized training
- Life and disability insurance
- Medical aid benefits
- Provident fund
- Employee wellness program
This position offers specialized security work with premium compensation in the Soshanguve area.
Electronic Security Technician
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Technology
Reference Number: EST-SSH-006
Job Description:
G4S Technology requires skilled Electronic Security Technicians based in Soshanguve to install and maintain security systems including alarms, CCTV, access control, and integrated security solutions for clients in the area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and commission electronic security systems
- Perform routine maintenance and service calls
- Troubleshoot and repair system faults
- Program and configure security equipment
- Test systems to ensure proper functioning
- Explain system operation to clients
- Complete detailed installation and service reports
- Maintain inventory of parts and equipment
- Follow technical specifications and wiring diagrams
- Adhere to quality and safety standards
Requirements:
- N3 certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Technical certification in electronic security systems
- Valid PSIRA registration
- Minimum 2 years experience in electronic security installation
- Knowledge of various security systems and protocols
- Problem-solving abilities and technical aptitude
- Valid driver’s license
- Own reliable transport
- Tool set for electronic installation work
- Customer service orientation
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Vehicle and fuel allowance
- Tool allowance
- Technical skills development
- Medical aid contribution
- Provident fund
- Performance incentives
This technical position offers skilled work in the growing electronic security sector in Soshanguve.
Residential Security Officer
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Residential Security
Reference Number: RSO-SSH-007
Job Description:
G4S is seeking professional Security Officers to provide protection services for residential estates and complexes in Soshanguve. This position involves access control, patrolling, and ensuring the safety of residents and property.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control access to residential premises
- Register visitors and maintain visitor logs
- Conduct regular patrols of the property
- Monitor security cameras and alarm systems
- Respond to resident complaints and security incidents
- Enforce estate rules and regulations
- Liaise with community policing forums
- Complete shift reports and incident documentation
- Conduct escort duties within the property when required
- Maintain professional relationships with residents
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade C registration or higher
- Clean criminal record
- Minimum 1 year security experience
- Good communication skills in English
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Computer literacy for access control systems
- Resident in Soshanguve or immediate vicinity
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Uniform provided
- Medical aid options
- Provident fund
- Skills development opportunities
- Career advancement pathways
This position offers stable employment in residential security within the Soshanguve community.
Event Security Officer
Location: Soshanguve and surrounding areas, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-time/Contract
Department: Events Security
Reference Number: ESO-SSH-008
Job Description:
G4S requires Event Security Officers based in Soshanguve to provide security services for various events, concerts, sporting matches, and functions in Soshanguve and surrounding areas. This position involves crowd management, access control, and ensuring public safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control access at event venues
- Conduct security searches of attendees
- Monitor crowd behavior and prevent incidents
- Respond to disruptions and security breaches
- Guide attendees and provide information
- Assist with emergency evacuations when necessary
- Maintain visibility and security presence
- Protect designated areas and assets
- Report incidents to event management
- Coordinate with other security personnel and law enforcement
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade C registration or higher
- Previous experience in event security preferred
- Good physical fitness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Availability for evening and weekend work
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Crowd management training (advantage)
- Resident in Soshanguve or surrounding areas
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Uniform provided
- Meal allowances for longer events
- Transportation for late events
- Regular work opportunities
- Pathway to permanent positions
This part-time/contract position offers flexible security work at various events in and around Soshanguve.
VIP Protection Officer (G4S Soshanguve jobs)
Location: Soshanguve (based), Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Executive Protection
Reference Number: VPO-SSH-009
Job Description:
G4S is recruiting experienced VIP Protection Officers based in Soshanguve to provide close protection services for executives, dignitaries, and high-profile individuals. This specialized role involves ensuring client safety while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide close protection to assigned individuals
- Conduct advance security assessments of venues and routes
- Plan and execute secure transportation arrangements
- Identify and mitigate potential security threats
- Maintain constant vigilance in all environments
- Coordinate with other security personnel and drivers
- Adapt protection strategies to different situations
- Maintain client confidentiality at all times
- Prepare detailed itineraries and security plans
- Respond effectively to emergency situations
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade A registration
- Advanced close protection training and certification
- Firearm competency certificate
- Defensive driving certification
- Minimum 3 years experience in VIP protection
- Valid driver’s license with professional driving permit
- Excellent physical fitness
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Neat, professional appearance
- First aid certification
Benefits:
- Premium salary package
- Specialized training and certifications
- Medical aid and life insurance
- International assignment opportunities
- Vehicle allowance
- Accommodation allowance for out-of-town assignments
- Career development in executive protection
This specialized security position offers premium compensation and high-profile security work based from Soshanguve.
CCTV Monitoring Officer
Location: Soshanguve, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Remote Monitoring
Reference Number: CMO-SSH-010
Job Description:
G4S is seeking detail-oriented CCTV Monitoring Officers to join our Soshanguve monitoring center. This position involves constant surveillance of client CCTV systems, identifying security threats, and coordinating response to incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor multiple CCTV feeds simultaneously
- Identify suspicious activities and security breaches
- Dispatch response teams to security incidents
- Track and log all activities and incidents
- Operate video management software
- Conduct virtual guard tours via CCTV
- Communicate with clients and response teams
- Export video evidence when required
- Perform system health checks
- Prepare shift handover reports
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Valid PSIRA Grade C registration or higher
- Previous CCTV monitoring experience preferred
- Computer literacy and typing skills
- Good eyesight and attention to detail
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods
- Excellent observation and reporting skills
- Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends
- Good communication skills in English
- Resident in Soshanguve or surrounding areas
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Shift allowances
- Medical aid contribution
- Provident fund
- Skills development opportunities
- Career advancement pathways
This technical security position offers stable employment in G4S’s growing remote monitoring operations in Soshanguve.
Why Join G4S in Soshanguve?
G4S offers numerous advantages for security professionals seeking career growth in Soshanguve:
Industry Leadership
As part of Allied Universal, G4S is the world’s leading security company with global resources and expertise. Our operations in Soshanguve benefit from international best practices while maintaining local relevance.
Career Development
G4S provides clear career paths for security personnel at all levels. Many of our managers and specialists began as security officers and progressed through dedication and skills development. We actively identify and develop talent within our organization.
Stability and Growth
The security industry continues to grow, providing stable employment opportunities. G4S’s diverse client base across multiple sectors ensures consistent demand for our services in the Soshanguve area.
Professional Training
G4S invests heavily in employee development, offering specialized training programs, skills certification, and continuous professional development to enhance career prospects and service delivery.
Diverse Opportunities
With operations spanning different security specializations, G4S offers diverse career paths within the security industry – from manned guarding to electronic security, executive protection, cash management, and control room operations.
Community Connection
G4S maintains strong ties with the Soshanguve community, creating local employment opportunities and contributing to community safety initiatives through partnerships with local law enforcement and community organizations.
Requirements for G4S Soshanguve Jobs
While specific requirements vary by position, most G4S security roles in Soshanguve share these common requirements:
Regulatory Compliance
- Valid PSIRA registration appropriate to the position level
- Clean criminal record
- Relevant firearm competency certificates (for armed positions)
- Compliance with industry regulations and standards
Education and Experience
- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Relevant security experience according to position
- Specialized training certificates for certain roles
- Valid driver’s license for mobile positions
Personal Attributes
- Integrity and honesty
- Reliability and punctuality
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Good communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Physical fitness appropriate to the role
Documentation
- Valid South African ID or work permit
- Proof of address
- PSIRA certificate
- Educational certificates
- Training certificates
Benefits of Working with G4S in Soshanguve
G4S offers competitive compensation and benefits packages for security personnel, which typically include:
Remuneration
- Competitive salaries based on position and experience
- Performance-based incentives for certain roles
- Shift allowances where applicable
- Danger pay for high-risk positions
Benefits
- Medical aid options
- Provident fund
- Group life insurance
- Uniform provision
- Various allowances depending on position
- Employee assistance program
Development Opportunities
- Specialized security training
- Career advancement pathways
- Management development programs
- Cross-training in different security disciplines
- Recognition of prior learning
- Certification support
How to Apply for G4S Soshanguve Jobs
If you’re interested in joining G4S Soshanguve jobs , please follow these steps to apply:
- Prepare Your Application:
- Updated CV with contact details
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of valid PSIRA certificate
- Copies of relevant qualifications and certificates
- Copy of driver’s license (if applicable)
- References from previous employers
- Submit Your Application:
- Email: careers.soshanguve@za.g4s.com (include the reference number in the subject line)
- Online: Visit www.g4s.co.za/careers and search for Soshanguve positions
- In-person: Applications can be submitted at our Soshanguve office (see address below)
- Application Process:
- All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
- Security screening and background checks will be conducted
- Successful candidates will undergo induction training before deployment
Important Notes About Applications:
- Please clearly indicate which position (with reference number) you are applying for
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Applications without valid PSIRA registration will not be considered
- G4S is an equal opportunity employer
- All appointments will be made in accordance with G4S’s Employment Equity Policy
Contact Information for G4S Soshanguve
For more information about G4S jobs in Soshanguve or our operations in the area, please contact:
G4S Soshanguve jobs Office
Block F, Soshanguve Industrial Park
Soshanguve, 0152
Gauteng
Phone: 012 799 8500
Email: soshanguve.info@za.g4s.com
Website: www.g4s.co.za
Join G4S in Soshanguve and become part of a global security leader with local impact. Whether you’re starting your security career or looking to advance as a security professional, G4S offers the opportunities, training, and support you need to succeed.