Senior Patrolperson Technical

Anglo American; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a dedicated Security Professional for their Thabazimbi location. This role involves operating control room systems, monitoring surveillance equipment, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, PSIRA registration, and at least three years of experience in a security environment. Join the team committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment while employing your skills to protect our assets.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is mandatory.
• Registration with PSIRA as Grade B is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a security environment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate control room systems according to procedures.
• Evaluate emergencies and initiate appropriate actions.
• Monitor surveillance equipment to detect security risks.

Skills

Security awareness

Communication

Incident reporting

Education

Grade 12

Registered with the PSIRA Grade B

Valid driver's License code C1

Job 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.

Job Description

• Operate electronic access, camera and alarm systems in the control room to designated procedure.
• Evaluate seriousness of emergency and incident conditions and initiate procedural or emergency acting including contact with relevant personnel.
• Recommend possible steps for the improvement of security measures including lighting and camera positioning.
• Initiate camera patrols to carry out visual checks on doors, detectors, cameras, and any other surveillance equipment, to ensure that they are in good working condition, and not a security risk.
• Report system and equipment faults.
• Effective administration of control room responsibilities.
• Complete incident reports and follow-up.
• Testify on evidence in hearings.
• Train/Coach section personnel on control room functions and procedures.
• Briefing of replacement on commencement of shift change (Handing over).
• Complete and update security logs, gather information through cultivating sources.
• 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.
• Notification of incident to supervisor and Protection Services Management.
• Record suspicious behavior or incidents for review and investigation.
• Write statements on incident or event conditions.
• Monitor internal station panic alarms and tests.
• Monitor alarms in mining and processing areas.
• Reviews surveillance CCTV cameras to detect possible incidents in low risk and other areas.
• Comply with Non-disclosure Agreement.

Team Support

• Support the training of Patrolperson.
• Maintains facilities, equipment and personal image up to a high standard of presentation.
• Identify to Supervisor any unexpected problems.
• Effective two-way communications with team members and visitors.
• Report or liaise with the Supervisor 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.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Registered with the PSIRA Grade B.
• Handle and use a Shotgun for Business Purposes.
• Handle and use a Handgun for Business Purposes.
• Handle and use a Rifle for Business Purposes.
• SAPS Firearm competency (Handgun, shotgun and Rifle).
• Valid driver’s License code C1.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Security environment or equivalent.
• Experience in Information Gathering/Intelligence.
• PSIRA Armed responses course.

Technical Knowledge

• Computer literacy.
• Counter Industrial Action practical.
• Applicable SAPS firearm competency.
• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading).
• Writing of statements and opening of case dockets.
• Handling of various emergency situations.
• Psychometric Assessment for firearm users.
• No criminal record.
• Polygraph test.
• Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
• Use of Force Procedure.
• AAP Rules of engagement.

What We Offer

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

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A 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, including 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing date: 24 December 2025.