Protection Services Control Room Operator

Valterra Platinum Limited; Greater Tubatse Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned rewards

Learning and progression opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Commitment to safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum is seeking a Protection Services Control Room Operator at Mototolo. You will monitor CCTV, assess security incidents, and guide responses under incident and emergency conditions. The role requires Grade 12, PSIRA Grade B registration, and at least two years in a security environment.

You will compile irregularity reports, monitor alarms, and support a safety-focused operations team. Join a high-performance, values-led culture with opportunities for development, and contribute

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• Registered with PSIRA at Grade B.
• At least 2 years of experience in a security environment.
• Experience with CCTV surveillance and control room operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV and control room operations to detect security incidents.
• Evaluate actions and potential security breaches against procedures.
• Gather and record evidence of incidents using electronic equipment.
• Prepare irregularity and incident reports for review.
• Monitor alarms in mining areas and coordinate responses.
• Review surveillance tapes for possible incidents.
• Maintain security logs and ensure safe operations.
• Communicate effectively to guide protection services responses.

Skills

Emergency handling

Camera tech basics

Production layout knowledge

Alarm response

Education

Grade 12/Matric

PSIRA Grade B

Tools

CCTV surveillance

Job description

Protection Services Control Room Operator

• Full-time
• Discipline: Business Support Services
• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Number of positions: 1

Location of position: Mototolo

Electronic access into control room, monitoring cameras to reduce theft using CCTV systems. Responsible for application of CCTV and control room functions. Checking security violations and safety issues. Monitoring, analysing and incident conditions. Checking hotspots. They also responsible for the communication and effective guidance of protection services responses under incident and emergency conditions. Responsible to compile irregularity reports. The role reports to the Shift Protection Services Superintendent / Protection Officer.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Evaluate actions and potential security breaches with reference to departmental best practice requirements and mine regulations
• Monitor movement of criminal activities within the optimal range of cameras
• Monitor adherence to procedure and standards and notify management of deviations
• Evidence gathering when an incident has occurred within the designated area of responsibility
• Gather and record evidence on incident events through the use of electronic equipment
• Record suspicious behaviour or incidents for review and investigation
• Complete incident reports
• Monitor alarms in mining areas
• Review surveillance tapes to detect possible incidents in low risk and other areas
• Complete and update security logs
• Grade 12/Matric
• Registered with the PSIRA on Grade B

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in security environment
• CCTV surveillance systems and control room experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Handling of various emergency situations
• Basic understanding of camera technology
• Knowledge of production layout, production process and work activities
• Knowledge of handling alarms and organise effective response

Additional requirements:

• Pass polygraph test

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.