Unit Manager PS Control Room

Sibanye Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater is seeking a senior Security Technology professional to lead CCTV operations across mining sites. You will ensure continuous monitoring, event verification and timely response to incidents in central Command & Control Centres.

The role requires extensive experience with integrated security systems, incident management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to safeguard critical operations and assets in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• NQF 7 degree/diploma in Security or related field.
• 8+ years in security tech/ CCTV with 3–5 years in supervision/ control room.
• Experience in mining/heavy industry, and in command & control centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCTV operations across multiple mining sites to ensure 24/7 monitoring.
• Oversee maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management of CCTV infrastructure.
• Manage incident verification, evidence preservation and chain-of-custody.
• Drive risk detection, analytics use and timely incident response in control rooms.
• Coordinate with security, safety and operations to implement targeted interventions.

Skills

Security operations

CCTV monitoring

Risk assessment

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Security Management or related

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarms & intrusion detection

Job description

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Security Management, Security Risk Management, Electronics, Information Technology, or related field.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Security Management, Security Risk Management, Electronics, Information Technology, or related field.
  

Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience in a security Technology or CCTV systems environment and 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role or Control Room Management.
• Proven experience in mining or heavy industrial environments, particularly within Command and Control Centres
• Strong experience in managing integrated security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms, intrusion detection)
• Experience in control room operations, incident management, and real-time monitoring environments
• Frequent local travel across all operational areas.
• Experience in system maintenance, upgrades, and project implementation.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Have Grade A accreditation with the Private Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) or be able to complete such registration within three months.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Service Delivery
• Ensure the implementation of structured preventative and corrective maintenance programmes to sustain CCTV system functionality in harsh mining conditions.
• Oversee service providers and technical teams to ensure compliance with SLAs, quality standards, and timely resolution of system faults.
• Manage end-to-end fault management processes, including logging, tracking, escalation, repair, and system restoration.
• Drive lifecycle management of CCTV infrastructure, including upgrades, replacements, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance and service activities minimise operational disruption and maintain optimal system availability.
• Risk Management and Incident Support
• Strengthen proactive risk detection and prevention through effective use of CCTV monitoring, analytics, and control room intelligence.
• Support incident management by ensuring accurate video verification, reporting, evidence preservation, and chain-ofcustody compliance for investigations.
• Enable Command and Control Centres to function as intelligence hubs for anticipating threats, coordinating responses, and supporting emergency interventions.
• Analyse surveillance data, incident trends, and system reports to identify patterns, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks within mining operations.
• Collaborate with security, safety, and operational teams to implement targeted interventions that mitigate identified risks and improve overall site security.
• Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and crossfunctionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers. Page 3 of 7
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Strategy and Systems Optimisation
• Implement and continuously refine CCTV strategies aligned with Security Technology frameworks and mining risk profiles, Page 2 of 7 including theft, illegal mining, safety breaches, and operational disruptions.
• Ensure strategic positioning and integration of CCTV systems to cover critical infrastructure, access points, production areas, and vulnerable zones.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through system optimisation, leveraging analytics, automation, and intelligent surveillance capabilities.
• Conduct regular audits, site assessments, and gap analyses to evaluate system effectiveness, coverage, and alignment to risk exposure.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to support evolving operational, safety, and security demands in the mining environment.
• CCTV Operations Management
• Oversee the integrated operation of CCTV surveillance systems across all mining operations, including shafts, plants, perimeters, and high-risk areas.
• Ensure 24/ 7 effective monitoring within Central Command and Control Centres to enable real-time detection, verification, and response to security, safety, and operational incidents.
• Manage and optimise control room practices to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, escalation protocols, and incident response requirements.
• Drive high system availability, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and performance of surveillance infrastructure in demanding mining environments.
• Ensure alignment between CCTV operations and broader security, safety, and production requirements.
• Financial Management
• Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets:
• Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.
• Approving operational expenditure.
• Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings:
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
• Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.
• Lead and manage security technology projects, including site assessments, scoping, costing, procurement, and implementation within budget.
• Advice Senior Management in terms of Capital Expenditure Provide input to the annual budget
• Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
• People Management Recruitment:
• Design the specific Operations’ discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.
• Review and approve labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:
• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Set the specific Operations’ discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. Employee Relations:
• Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:
• Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.
• Mentor individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.
• Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members.
• Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis. Transformation & Sustainability:
• Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability.
• ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC)
• Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS)
• initiative.

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage the CCTV surveillance function across operations by ensuring the effective operation, optimisation, and maintenance of integrated monitoring systems within Command and Control Centres. The role is responsible for enabling proactive risk detection, incident response, and evidence management through advanced surveillance technologies, while ensuring system reliability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organisational security, safety, and operational objectives