High School Security Guard - SPARK Rivonia -2025

About SPARK Schools

SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students in South Africa. SPARK Schools provide transformational education innovation through our blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values driven and highly entrepreneurial organisation; and is looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: School Operations and Blended Learning Manager

Purpose of Role: 

Security guards ensure that the school grounds and facilities are kept safe and secure during operational hours. 

Security guards are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world class learning environment for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

Security and Safety Management

• Close the school grounds daily manually (lock and key) and rearm the alarm.
• Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors on campus by patrolling the grounds and monitoring the gate.
• Report safety and security issues to school leadership, including suspicious persons, packages, loitering, or suspicious behavior by staff or visitors.
• Adhere to the safety and security procedures of SPARK.

Visitor Management

• Assist all visitors by welcoming them, receiving their personal details, providing a guest pass, and directing them to relevant staff members.
• Assist visitors as they leave the school by helping them return their guest passes and sign out.

Student Dismissal Support

• Assist with dismissal procedures daily to ensure the safety of students.

Operational Support

• Assist with ad hoc operational tasks, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers, collaborating with facilities maintenance staff, or setting up for events.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff as required.

Professional Development and Conduct

• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency. 
• Police clearance certificate.
• Grade 12 certificate.
• Grade level B or C security certificate. 
• PSiRA registration.

Experience

Previous security experience.

Skills and Mindset

• Grit:​ Persistence through challenges. 
• Excellence:​ A track record of high expectations personally and professionally. 
• Mission and Vision Alignment​: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost. 
• Self­ Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to growth opportunites.

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualized professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: R5,378.25 ctc p/m

Position Type: Temporary

Location: SPARK Rivonia High School

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.