Job Opportunity:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Gauteng (Johannesburg & Pretoria) | Western Cape (Cape Town)
Permanent | Talent Pool
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is building a Security Guard Talent Pool across Gauteng and the Western Cape. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing professional security services in line with the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA), ensuring the safety of staff, customers, assets, and property while maintaining a secure retail environment.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
- Grade C PSIRA accreditation
- PSIRA registration (valid)
- Minimum 3 yearsโ exposure in the retail security environment (shopping malls, warehouses, or similar)
Advantageous
- 1 year or more experience in a similar security role
- Additional language proficiency
Key Responsibilities
– Conduct regular patrols of store premises to deter criminal activity
– Monitor and control access points for staff, customers, suppliers, and vehicles
– Identify, investigate, and report suspicious behaviour or incidents
– Perform staff, supplier, and vehicle searches in line with SOPs
– Maintain accurate occurrence books, registers, and incident reports
– Enforce Dis-Chem security rules and procedures
– Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed correctly
– Monitor alarm systems, CCTV, and emergency equipment
– Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, disturbances, or threats
– Liaise with law enforcement and emergency services when required
– Assist with evacuations and crowd control during emergencies
– Provide professional, courteous service to customers and staff
– Protect company assets against theft, damage, or unlawful activity
Competencies & Skills
Essential
- Strong knowledge of PSIRA regulations
- Fire emergency and basic Health & Safety awareness
- Good English communication skills (read, write, speak)
- High level of alertness, discipline, and integrity
Advantageous
- Third language
- Retail security systems experience
Special Conditions of Employment
- Valid PSIRA registration (Grade C minimum)
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit record (MIE)
- Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Driverโs licence, own reliable transport, and PDP (if deployed as a driver)
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Kaelo Health Benefit
- Provident Fund (PSSPF)
APPLICATION PROCESS
- General Worker (Store Floor) โ SPAR Postmasburg (VKB Group) โ Apply by 22 March 2026
- General Workers (X2 Posts) โ VKB Group (NTK Retail) โ Limpopo โ Apply by 22 March 2026
- General Assistant โ Drive Thru Yard (Brights Hardware Mitchells Plain) โ Apply by 25 March 2026
- Cleaner โ Dis-Chem Head Office (Midrand) โ Apply by 10 April 2026
- Cleaner โ getWorth (Motus Corporation) โ Richmond Park โ Apply by 01 April 2026