Senior Patrolperson Specialised

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: 1

Location of position:   Mortimer Smelter

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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 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
• Conducts dog handling activities if part of duties (where applicable)
• 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 C1 level reporting to the PS Officer

• Grade 12 (RPL can be applied to recognize skills obtained through short courses and experience)
• Registered with PSIRA Grade B
• Valid driving license code 08/10/14
• Valid public drivers permit

Pre-Requisite

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

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Security environment or equivalent
• CCTV surveillance systems and control room exposure/Intelligence/investigations/Logistics/ Surveillance

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy
• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)
• Good working relations
• Handling of various emergency situations
• IT Knowledge and skills will be advantageous

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.

https://www.valterraplatinum.com/careers/job-opportunities

This role supports day-to-day operations and not a project-based role.

Closing Date

20 March 2026

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