Senior Patrolperson

Valterra Platinum; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Learning and progression opportunities

Safe Operations culture

Job summary

Valterra Platinum is seeking a vigilant Security professional for the Waterval Smelter location. The role involves following strict procedures, conducting patrols, and supporting armed escorts for cash or VIP movements where applicable.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years in security, PSIRA Grade B registration, and a valid Code 08/10/14 driver’s license. Psychometric screening and polygraph testing are required, with strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (RPL can be applied to recognize skills obtained through short courses and experience).
• Registered with PSIRA on Grade B.
• Valid driver’s license Code 08/10/14.
• Psychometric assessment for firearm users.
• No criminal record; Pass polygraph test.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in security or equivalent.
• Experience in investigations is advantageous.
• English communications (spoken, written, reading); good working relations.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions; apply procedures.
• Understand required actions; apply safety and security standards.
• Conduct patrols or checkpoint duties; ensure quality standards.
• Support armed escort for cash, bullion movements, or VIPs where applicable.
• Respond to security issues and observe risk management procedures.
• Operate surveillance and communication equipment; attend to alarms.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and firearms; conduct drug and alcohol tests.
• Gathers information and supports investigations and documentation.

Skills

English communications

Teamwork

Emergency handling

Education

Grade 12

PSIRA Grade B

Tools

Valid driver’s license (Code 08/10/14)

Job description

• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

Company Description

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: 2

Location of position: Waterval Smelter

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Application of procedures

• Follow work instructions
• Ensure proper understanding of the required actions
• Apply recognized work, legislative and security standards
• Conduct allocated patrols or checkpoint duties
• Ensure that security tasks are completed to required quality standards
• Conducts ad hoc security assignments such as searches or road blocks
• Takes appropriate action on observation of risk situations
• Supports by armed escort the movements of cash, bullion Product Movement or VIPs (where applicable)
• When a security issue is observed take appropriate action within procedures
• Observes the application of risk management procedures in high risk activities within the operation
• Administrate personal and centralized communication and surveillance equipment (where applicable)
• Support the protection of assets in high risk situations such as riots
• Support investigations and the compilation of case documents
• Controls the setting and responses to alarms (where applicable)
• Conduct surveillance activities to support investigations where applicable)
• Effectively drive security vehicles
• Perform maintenance duties on equipment and firearms
• Conducts required drug and alcohol tests
• Audit the conformance to procedures of Patrolperson
• Gathers information through cultivating sources

Team Support

• Support the rostering and administration of Patrolperson
• Support the training of Patrolperson
• Allocates tasks within a shift to Patrolperson
• Maintains facilities, equipment and personal image up to a high standard of presentation
• Identify to Supervisory any unexpected problems
• Effective two way communications with team members and visitors
• Report to Officer when task complete
• Promote security awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying problems with work practices
• Support effective teamwork
• Participate in required meetings
• Accurately complete role administration requirements

This role is at a C1 level reporting to the Protection Services Superintendent

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (RPL can be applied to recognize skills obtained through short courses and experience)
• Registered with the PSIRA on grade B
• Valid driver’s License code 08/10/14

Pre-requisite

• Psychometric Assessment for firearm users
• No criminal record
• Pass polygraph test

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Security environment or equivalent
• Investigation/Investigative experience will be advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)
• Good working relations

Handling of various emergency situations

Additional Information

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.

Closing Date

15 September 2026

These positions may be Shift and/or Day Shift schedules (to be further discussed during interview process).