Company Description
-Join us as a Protection Services Manager Operations where you will be accountable to the head of Protection Services for all issues relating to the management and optimisation of Protection Services for Valterra Platinum. The role needs to initiate appropriate strategies, policies and systems within the Operation to minimize risks relating to the security of employees and assets.
We take safety seriously. So will you.
Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.
Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.
Job Description
-Your responsibilities will also include:
- Direct, plan and co-ordinated work for the Protection Services team through effective liaison with Operation Management and the Head of Protection Services.
- Effective planning for the Protection Services department in the operation.
- Continuously liaise with the Operation Manager on business strategy and policies and day to day developments
- Monitoring security indicators and trends in the organization and identifying optimization proposals
- Ensure availability of the necessary resources.
- Monitoring and advising on Protection Services equipment, techniques and methodologies to support business initiatives.
- Develop contingency plans to ensure that the operation is protected from risk.
- Identify security technologies and approaches that would be effective for the operation.
- Initiate and monitor improvement projects.
- Identify, promote and communicate best practices applicable to the role through benchmarking other organizations
- Identify and manage investigations requiring expert advisors or dedicated teams.
- Monitor and build relationships with the community and local law enforcement agencies.
- Implement and manage information gathering systems within the operation to support management decision making for the protection of assets and employees.
- Effective two-way communication.
- Develop a trusting and mutually respectful relationship with internal and external service suppliers.
- Ensure that employees work in a safe and productive environment.
- Manage employee performance.
- Support and participate in the training and development of staff.
- Ensure that employees have clear work instructions and plans.
- 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.
- Compile accurate reports related to the role.
- Design and implement security policies and procedures required by the operation which are aligned to AAP Policy.
- Support projects for the implementation of applicable work practices to support policies.
- Manage financial budgeting and planning processes to organizations guidelines for the Protection Services department.
- Ensure security and accuracy of systems and information.
- Effective administration of criminal investigations through to conviction.
- Ensure that effective security systems are in place to protect cash, bullion, explosives, valuable material and assets.
- Ensure that security systems and procedures are effective, legal, integrated with other organizational systems and understood by employees.
- Ensure that the appropriate systems and controls are in place to manage resources, assets and ensure good corporate governance.
This role is at a band 6 and reporting to the Senior Protection Services Manager.
Qualifications
-You will be required to have the following:
- National Diploma in Security Management or Equivalent
- B Tech in Security Management or equivalent NQF level 7 (Degree) qualification will be advantageous
- Handle and use a Shotgun for Business Purposes
- Handle and use a Handgun for Business Purposes
- Handle and use a Self-loading Rifle for Business Purposes
- PSIRA Armed responses course
- PSIRA Bullion Cash in Transit (as per operational requirement)
- Registered with the PSIRA on grade A
- Valid driver’s licence code B
- Tactical firearms qualification will be advantageous
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum 8 Years’ experience in Security or equivalent environment with exposure in Investigation / Crime Information analysis / Information gathering and Surveillance
- 5 Years’ experience in security management
- Knowledge of strategic and operational planning and management
- Competent in functional systems used in the organization
- Project management skills
- Understanding and recognition of criminal incident behaviour and suspect profiling
- Basic knowledge of applicable business communication and business reports writing
- Computer literacy (MS Office package)
- Handling and protecting the crime scene
- Responding to violent crimes
- Emergency preparedness and response to various situations
- Knowledge in Investigation / information gathering / Logistics and Surveillance
- Counter Industrial Action practical
- Applicable SAPS firearm competency
- Protection Services Induction
- Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
- -Pass polygraph test
- Medical Fitness Certificate
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.
We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
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 June 2025
