Mining Protection & Investigations Leader

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

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.