Security recruitment · South Africa

Security guard jobs and vetted officers, matched by PSIRA grade.

On Duty sources, qualifies and places security officers. Guards find work that fits their grade and experience. Employers hire people whose registration is already verified.

Find security jobs Hire vetted officers

Grade E–AVerified before shortlisting

Profile-matchedCandidates scored to your site

Compliance-firstPSIRA status checked

How it works

From sourcing to a qualified shortlist

Every placement starts with an ideal candidate profile for the post, then candidates are sourced and qualified against it.

Define the profile

Grade, armed or unarmed, site type, shift pattern, language and area.

Source candidates

Registered officers and new applicants matched to the profile.

Qualify

PSIRA registration and grade, references, firearm competency where needed.

Place

Shortlist delivered, interviews arranged, placement tracked.

Qualification

PSIRA grading, checked up front

PSIRA registers officers by grade. We confirm grade and registration status before a candidate reaches an employer. Example role mapping below is illustrative for this mock.

Grade	Typical use	What On Duty checks
E	Entry-level access control and patrol	Registration, ID, criminal clearance
D / C	Residential, retail and commercial posts	Grade, references, site experience
B	Senior officers and shift leaders	Grade, supervisory references
A	Supervisors and management roles	Grade, track record, interview
Armed	Roles requiring a firearm	Valid SAPS firearm competency

Sample openings

Security guard jobs

Placeholder listings to demonstrate layout and job markup.

Access Control Officer

Residential complex · Cape Town

Grade C+ Unarmed Night shift

Site Supervisor

Commercial property · Johannesburg

Grade B+ Day shift

Armed Response Officer

Estate patrol · Durban

Grade C+ Armed Rotating

For employers

Hire officers you can defend to owners and insurers

Security companies

Fill posts faster with pre-qualified officers matched to each contract's profile.

Body corporates and estates

Direct placements with verified grade and clear records, so staffing is auditable.

For security officers

Looking for security work? Send us your details

Tell us about your registration and experience. We contact you when a post matches your grade and area. Never pay anyone to get a security job. New to the industry? Read our officer guide.

Full name Cell number

Email (optional) Area you live in

PSIRA registration Highest grade

Firearm competency Driver's licence

Experience Available

Type of work Anything else we should know (optional) I agree that On Duty may store these details and contact me about security jobs.

FAQ

Common questions

What are PSIRA grades?

PSIRA registers security officers in grades, with Grade E the entry level and Grade A the highest. On Duty verifies each candidate's grade and registration status before matching.

How does On Duty vet candidates?

We verify PSIRA registration and grade, check references, and confirm firearm competency where the role is armed, before a candidate is shortlisted.

Does it cost anything for guards to register?

This is a mock site. Pricing will be confirmed when the service launches.

Which employers can hire through On Duty?

Security companies, body corporates, managed estates and commercial property owners that need vetted officers.