Protection Services Supt Specialised

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.

Location: Rustenburg

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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)

• Continuously liaise with the Senior Superintendent on protection strategy and policies

• Monitoring security indicators and trends in the BU and identifying optimization proposals

• Ensure that resources are utilized effectively to business needs

• Implementing contingency plans to ensure that the Unit is protected from risk even in adverse conditions such as strikes

• Implementing security technologies and approaches that would be effective for the Unit

• Manage improvement projects that will protect against risks in the Unit

• Communicate best practices of the protection to line managers within the organization

• Identify best practices applicable to the role through benchmarking other Business Units Conduct investigations within the Unit

• Identifying investigations requiring expert advisors or dedicated teams

• Build relationships with the community and local law enforcement agencies

• 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

• Conduct annual, quarterly and acting performance ratings on subordinates

• Participate, support and manage OTTO standards and drive effective two way open communication with employees

• Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers to the function

• Ensure that employees work in a safe and productive environment and set targets for improvements

• Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees especially in terms of new systems and work practices

• Ensure that employees have clear role descriptions

• Support the induction of new employees

• Interview potential new recruits

• Hold disciplinary and grievance enquiries

• Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications

• Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Employee Relations

• Fairly manage cultural diversity

• Identify ideas to increase motivation and competencies

• Ensure that work is fairly allocated

• Ensure competency of employees for the work required

• Grade 12
• NQF LEVEL 5 Certificate in Investigations/Policing/Security/Law and/or RPL or relevant experience in investigations will be considered
• Registered with PSIRA grade A
• Valid driver’s license code B 

Experience required: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Security or equivalent environment of which 3 years should be in Investigation/Intelligence/ and or Surveillance
•  3 years’ experience in supervisory position.

Technical Skills

• Competent in functional systems used in the organization

• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)

• 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

• Basic financial skills

You will also need to have: 

• No criminal record
• Pass polygraph test
• Computer Literacy

If successful, you will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Certification. 

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

07 May 2026 

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