Manager Protection Services (Mining / Investigations / Policing / Security Management) – Gauten[...]

CA Global; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Mining seeks a Protection Services Manager to lead investigations, security processes and units for its mining operations, based in Gauteng. The role requires 15 years of investigations experience, with 8 in management and 5 in mining, strong leadership, and KPI-driven oversight.

Responsibilities include standardizing practices, policy development, stakeholder coordination with law enforcement, and oversight of the TOA platform and reports for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or ND in Policing or Security Management is required.
• Matric certificate is essential.
• 15 years’ minimum experience in General, Priority, and Commercial investigations.
• At least 8 years in management and 5 years in the mining sector.
• Experience leading large investigation units and high caseloads.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (POPIA, Criminal Procedure Act, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Standardize investigative practices across the Group.
• Strengthen controls through policies, security standards, and risk initiatives.
• Build partnerships with law enforcement and private entities to combat syndicated crime.
• Lead Syndicated Metals Theft Units.
• Support EVP and Group Head on compliance and ESG initiatives.
• Manage anonymous reporting platforms and TOA investigations.
• Ensure quality of reports for executives and Board committees.
• Oversee informer processes and Public-Private Partnership projects.
• Administer the Group TOA platform.
• Accountable for inventory control and timely case turnaround.

Skills

Leadership

Investigation Mgmt

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic thinking

Change management

Team transformation

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / ND in Policing or Security Management

Matric certificate

Tools

Case management tools

Job description

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Reference No. 552-1311LH

Reference Number: 552-1311LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a qualified Protection Services Manager to lead their investigations, security processes and units for their mining operations, based out of Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Standardize investigative practices across the Group.
• Strengthen controls through policies, security standards, and risk initiatives.
• Build partnerships with law enforcement and private entities to combat syndicated crime.
• Lead Syndicated Metals Theft Units.
• Support EVP and Group Head on compliance and ESG initiatives.
• Manage anonymous reporting platforms and TOA investigations.
• Ensure quality of reports for executives and Board committees.
• Oversee informer processes and Public-Private Partnership projects.
• Administer the Group TOA platform.
• Accountable for inventory control and timely case turnaround.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF7) in Policing or Security Management.
• Matric certificate essential.
• 15 years’ minimum experience in General, Priority, and Commercial investigations, with at least 8 years in management and 5 years in the mining sector.
• Proven ability to lead large investigation units (teams of ±50) and manage high caseloads (± 5 000).
• Skilled in project-based investigations and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong leadership in managing diverse professional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (POPIA, Criminal Procedure Act, Precious Metals Act, Mine Health & Safety Act, PSIRA, etc.).
• Clean security screening record.
• Experience working with external stakeholders through to prosecution phase.
• Strong change management and team transformation skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to optimize investigative impact.
• Experience with electronic case management tools and KPI-driven team management.
• Skilled in prioritizing cases and determining investigation depth.
• Medically fit to work within defined area.

Benefits and Contractual information:

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.