Mining Security & Risk Advisor

Anglo American; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American in South Africa seeks an Operations Security Advisor to safeguard assets, personnel, and operations by leading comprehensive security initiatives, risk assessments, and robust strategies at the Postmasburg site in the Northern Cape.

The role requires extensive security management experience, collaboration with law enforcement, incident response, and training to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and protection of intellectual property across operations.

Qualifications

• Matric
• National Diploma in Security Risk Management or equivalent (NQF6)
• Bachelor’s Degree / BTech Security Risk Management or equivalent (NQF7)
• Registered with PSIRA Grade A
• Firearm Certificate (including SAPS competency certification)
• A clean criminal record and successful polygraph
• Executive Protection Course
• Voluntary Principles on Human Rights and Security
• Handling of less lethal weapons
• SA Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental practices and requirements.
• Escalate unsafe practices or risks to the supervisor/manager.
• Participate in risk assessments and security actions.
• Develop and implement security plans and strategies for mining operations.
• Establish security protocols; manage access control and surveillance.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and relevant authorities.
• Develop crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Provide security training and drills for employees.
• Identify and implement security technologies to enhance protection.
• Protect intellectual property and sensitive information.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Criminal investigations

Intelligence networks

Audits

Security project management

Riot control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / BTech Security Risk Management

National Diploma in Security Risk Management

Job description

Anglo American in South Africa seeks an Operations Security Advisor to safeguard assets, personnel, and operations by leading comprehensive security initiatives, risk assessments, and robust strategies at the Postmasburg site in the Northern Cape.

The role requires extensive security management experience, collaboration with law enforcement, incident response, and training to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and protection of intellectual property across operations.