Dis-Chem Pharmacies: Security Guard Position Available in Durban – Grade 12 required. Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Durban Security Stores has an opportunity for a security guard to provide security Protection and create a safe and secure environment.
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Jobs With Matric
Closing Date: 10/09/2026
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
- Grade C accreditation with the PSIRA
- A general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses
- At least 1 year of specific previous experience in a similar role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Random patrols of the premises regularly to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks
- Be professionally courteous and friendly, approachable, and willing to help others when receiving guests, customers, and employees
- Access control – searching of staff, suppliers and company merchandisers
- Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books
- Cancel staff purchases and goods declared
- Supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
- Be present at your post at all times when on duty
- Practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers
- Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customers, or suppliers
- Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end of each day
- Ensure that all water taps are turned off when applicable
- Do thorough and proper vehicle searches throughout the day
- Report any suspicious incidents verbally to management in detail, with the submission of a written detailed report as soon as conveniently possible
- Monitor the alarm systems and/or video cameras and operate detecting/ emergency equipment when needed
- Maintain order during evacuation procedures and at assembly points by providing exact directions or decisive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property by preventing stampedes and breakdown of law and order or illegal entrance to the premises
- Getting help – During some very dangerous situations (such as armed robbery attacks or assaults with deadly weapons), waste no time in calling the police to prevent loss of life or property
- Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences and daily activities
- Enforce rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity before it happens
Competencies
- PSIRA knowledge
- Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training and exposure
- English – Read, write, and speak well as it is the organization’s official language
How to Apply