A day in the life of a female security officer
Even though her dreams of becoming a police officer did not materialise, she is still committed to fighting crime.
On the surface, Zintle Moletsane may strike you as a soft and meek person who is hiding behind her uniform. Many people will be forgiven for falling for her smile, but best be warned, she is a woman who packs a punch against crime.
The 34-year-old Moletsane’s wishes to become a police officer may not have materialised, but instead she fights crime as a security officer, and would not trade it for anything else.
“I wanted to be a police officer, but I did not make it in the tests. I thought to myself that I would still be fighting crime if I became security officer.
“Over the years, I grew to love my job. It keeps me very fit and helps me remain active.
“I wanted to make a difference in the community by ensuring that crime is eradicated completely. The other reason is that I am a people’s person and that is what I love the most,” Moletsane said.
She grew up in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape and relocated to Gauteng in 2005. Today, the community knows who she is – a No-Nonsense-Taking-Officer at Finsbury Sport Complex.
Every morning at 4am Molestane is wide awake, ready for duty.
“When I arrive at work, I conduct the first patrol and file a report 15 minutes before I relieve the night shift guard.
“Before I start my day, I make sure that I sign the Occurrence Book, in which I report on the state of the site.
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“I then have my breakfast and resume my post. Sometimes people will trickle in for information about the facility. I also open it for people who use the gymnasium.”
She said even though her job might look simple, it is not for everyone. One needs certain attributes to serve as an efficient security guard.
“It is important for you to be polite to people and that way your job will certainly be easier. One needs to have emotional intelligence and have different ways of approaching different people,” Moletsane said.
Every day comes with challenges but, she said, she is scared of nothing as she believes she can stand her ground.
“In this industry, one needs to be courteous, treat all equally and remain humble. Every one is a client and a client is always right,” she said.
Moletsane now wishes to move up the ranks and become involved in human resources. ““Being in the industry for over 10 years, I know the issues. The job will be much easier for me, since I know what it means to have started as a guard,” she added.
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