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Marshall Security – Company Profile & Opportunities
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What Marshall Security research shows
Marshall Security is KwaZulu-Natal's largest and longest-established private security company, founded in 1974 and operating primarily across Durban, the surrounding coastal belt, and inland areas of KZN. The company provides armed response, manned guarding, CCTV monitoring, investigations, and specialized close protection services to residential estates, commercial properties, and industrial clients.
Locations
Durban, Umhlanga, Westville
Company size
3,500+
Role areas
Armed Response Officer, Control Room Operator, Manned Guard
Typical pay
R5,000–R18,000/month
Head office
Durban North
Founded
2005
What the work may be like
Marshall's operations are concentrated in KZN, which gives it a community-rooted character that national operators rarely achieve. Response officers work defined local zones and often build long-term client relationships — quite different from the anonymity of a national chain.
The work is shift-based with the same 24/7 demands as any armed response operation, but the company's reputation for paying on time and retaining experienced staff reflects a more stable employment culture.
Hiring and application process
za or the jobs platform, ensuring you include your Matric certificate, valid PSIRA Grade C or D, and driver’s licence for armed response positions. Screening begins with an application review, followed by interviews, PSIRA verification, criminal record checks, and reference validation to confirm a clear record.
The full process from application to offer usually takes three to five weeks. Prepare by reviewing KZN-specific security scenarios and confirming all certifications are current before the interview stage.
Who may be a good fit
- KZN-based candidates with PSIRA registration looking for stable employment at a regionally trusted security employer with a 50-year track record and genuine local career progression
- KZN's dominant security brand — widely trusted by Durban residential and commercial clients
- 50-year operational track record brings stability and consistent HR practices
- Regional focus means faster local response times and stronger staff retention
What candidates should verify
- • Opportunities concentrated in KZN — limited if you need to relocate outside the province
- • 24/7 shift rotation including nights is unavoidable in armed response
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
At a glance
Who is Marshall Security?
Marshall Security is a security employer with a presence in Durban. This ShiftMate Employer Hub brings together company information, workplace context, official links and current opportunities so candidates can make a more informed decision before applying. Explore the employer’s locations, working environment, roles and interview preparation guidance in one place. Employer-controlled information is kept separate from independent worker feedback, and public research is labelled clearly while an employer profile is awaiting review.
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Marshall Security is KwaZulu-Natal's largest and longest-established private security company, founded in 1974 and operating primarily across Durban, the surrounding coastal belt, and inland areas of KZN. The company provides armed response, manned guarding, CCTV monitoring, investigations, and specialized close protection services to residential estates, commercial properties, and industrial clients.
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Industry
security
Location
Durban
Team size
3,500+
Founded
2005
What the employer does
Armed Response Officer · Control Room Operator · Manned Guard · Investigations Officer · Close Protection Officer · Supervisor · Operations Manager
Benefits and perks
Medical aid contributions · Provident fund contributions · 13th cheque bonus · Shift work allowances · Professional security training
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