Protection Services Supt Operations

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 positions: Mototolo Complex

The Superintendent role manages resources and investigates security breaches. The role needs to initiate and manage appropriate systems within the Unit to minimize risks relating to the security of employees and assets.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate work and plans for the Protection services team through effective liaison with Business Unit Management
• Department work scheduling for Protection services in the Unit (Shift basis)
• Monitoring security indicators and trends in the BU and identifying optimization proposals
• Ensure that resources are utilized effectively to business needs
• Monitoring and advising on Protection services tools techniques and methodologies to support business initiatives
• Implementing contingency plans to ensure that the Unit is protected from risk even in adverse conditions such as strikes
• Manage improvement projects that will protect against risks in the Unit
• communicate best practices of the protection to line managers within the organization
• Conduct investigations within the Unit
• Mentor effective risk management approaches relating to Protection services
• Input of ideas for protection services management decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve protection services within the Unit
• Support the development and acceptance of business plans, strategies and SLA's for protection services in the Unit
• Participate, support and manage OTTO standards and drive
• Manage PS control rooms
• Ensure that employees work in a safe and productive environment and set targets for improvements
• Support the training of PS members in systems and procedures to minimize security breaches
• Prepare ad-hoc reports

This role is at a D1 level reporting to the Protection Services Manager Operations.

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Investigation /Policing/Security/Law (RPL can be applied to recognize skills obtained through short courses and experience)
• Registered with PSIRA Grade A
• Applicable firearm Unit Standard qualifications
• Valid driving license where necessary

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Security or equivalent environment
• 3 to 4 years' experience in supervisory position
• CCTV surveillance systems and control room experience

Additional requirements

• Psychometric Assessment for firearms
• Firearm Competency
• No criminal record
• Pass polygraph test

Knowledge and Skills

• Competent in functional systems used in the organization
• Computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of applicable business reports writing
• Statement taking and report writing
• Good Communications Skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Handling and protecting the crime scene
• Presentation and handling of evidence in court/disciplinary hearing
• Responding to violent crimes
• Emergency preparedness and response to various situations
• Good working relations
• Management skills
• Knowledge in Investigation/Intelligence/Logistics and or Surveillance
• Knowledge of security related legislation/policies/procedures/standards and VPSHR
• Basic project management skills

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.

How to Apply

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

Closing Date

02 Dec 2025

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