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Henkik InvestmentsSecurity Guard X 1
Henkik Investments is hiring a Security Guard to safeguard pupils, personnel, guests, and school grounds at Atlas Primary School. This full-time position on-site in Harare involves…
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Henkik Investments is hiring a Security Guard to safeguard pupils, personnel, guests, and school grounds at Atlas Primary School. This full-time position on-site in Harare involves monitoring campus perimeters, managing access points, and prioritizing student safety during morning arrivals and afternoon departures. The duties require physical alertness and following a rotational shift schedule that includes day, night, weekend, and school holiday hours. The role involves regulating main gate access, keeping…
Job Description
Henkik Investments is hiring a Security Guard to safeguard pupils, personnel, guests, and school grounds at Atlas Primary School. This full-time position on-site in Harare involves monitoring campus perimeters, managing access points, and prioritizing student safety during morning arrivals and afternoon departures. The duties require physical alertness and following a rotational shift schedule that includes day, night, weekend, and school holiday hours.
The role involves regulating main gate access, keeping visitor logs, overseeing traffic flow during drop-offs and pick-ups, and ensuring students only depart with approved adults. Post holders must also conduct routine campus patrols, secure facilities at the end of the day, respond to emergencies, and adhere to health and safety and child protection guidelines. Candidates should possess strong written English abilities, be physically capable, and maintain a polite yet firm approach with guests and a respectful demeanor toward children.
Applicants must submit a written application indicating the title of the post, alongside a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of educational and professional credentials. The deadline for submissions is 15 November 2026. Only candidates who are shortlisted will receive an invitation.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor the main gate according to scheduled times
- Maintain visitor, contractor, and delivery registers at the gate
- Verify that students leave only with authorized individuals
- Direct and manage parking and traffic during drop-offs and pick-ups
- Conduct regular patrols of campus buildings, boundaries, and the pool
- Secure classrooms, offices, and gates at the end of each day
- Ensure the swimming pool remains locked when unsupervised
- Respond to emergencies, alarms, and incidents, notifying authorities as necessary
- Provide clear shift handovers detailing any outstanding issues
- Adhere to health, safety, and child protection policies
Requirements
- Possess at least 5 O Level qualifications
- Hold a recognized security training certificate or have proven security guard experience
- Maintain physical fitness and alertness
- Demonstrate good written English skills
- Be capable of working a rotational shift schedule covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a school environment
- First aid certificate or willingness to complete training
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This position is located in Harare at Atlas Primary School.
What are the working hours for this role?
The position requires working a shift roster that covers days, nights, weekends, and school holidays.
What salary does Henkik Investments offer?
The salary is not specified in the job posting.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates must send a written application marked with the position title, a detailed CV, and certified copies of qualifications to vacancies@oxprop.co.zw by 15 November 2026.
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