PS Officer Specialised

Company Description

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.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: Rustenburg Complex, Central Surveillance Unit

Number of Positions: 01

Shift Pattern: 12 Hour Shift Cycle

Job Description

Come and join this dedicated team as a PS Officer Specialised where you will be responsible for the effective application of CCTV, X-ray and electronic access and monitoring systems to reduce theft, identify procedural and process violations and health and safety issues. This application involves monitoring, detecting and analysing anomalies and incident conditions in risk areas within Anglo American Platinum. Officers will engage in observation, visual analysis, trend and pattern analysis, and visual investigations during this implementation. They are also responsible for the communication of dynamics and effective guidance of Protection Services responses under incident or emergency conditions.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Evaluate actions in risk areas and potential threats with reference to best practice requirements and regulations.
• Interpret movement and behaviour of personnel within high-risk areas.
• Monitor adherence to policies, procedures and standards and notify management of deviations.
• Identify potential surveillance targets based on assessments of behaviour, presence and movement.
• Initiate remote visual investigation and evidence gathering when an incident has occurred within the designated area of responsibility.
• Verify and identity personnel in risk areas and ensure that only approved staff are in area.
• Conduct in-depth surveillance on identified individuals.
• Profile the characteristics, behaviour and movement of suspects.
• Control operator consoles.
• Generate recordings of behaviour for employee profiles.
• Monitor and review alarms in high risk areas and note trends in alarm activation.
• Reviews surveillance recordings to detect possible incidences in high risk and other areas.
• Gather and record evidence on incident and events.
• Notify supervisors of incidents.
• Record suspicious behaviour or incidents for review and investigation.
• View and evaluate x-ray images for illegal possession of PGM’s / company assets.
• Write statements on incident or event conditions.
• Analyse information in order to establish anomalies and patterns of behaviour.
• Operate electronic access, camera and alarm systems to designated standards.
• Evaluate seriousness of emergency and incident conditions and initiate emergency actions including contact with relevant personnel.
• Initiate camera patrols in order to carry out visual checks on doors, detectors, cameras, and any other surveillance equipment, to ensure that they are in good working condition.
• Report system and equipment faults.
• Recommend changes to procedures and practices to facilitate security measures and client ease of use.
• Evaluate possible steps for the improvement of security measures including lighting, camera positioning and procedures.
• Recommend changes to Organisational practices to assist in making sites more surveillance friendly.
• Complete incident reports and conduct follow up.
• Testify on evidence in hearings.
• Train / coach section personnel in operations, standards and procedures.
• Conduct shift change over briefing.
• Complete shift reports

Complete and update security logs

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Registered with the PSIRA on grade B
• Valid driver’s license code B
• CCTV Advanced Surveillance Skills and body language Course

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Security or equivalent environment
• 2 years’ experience in Control Room / Surveillance environment will be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)
• Writing of statements
• Handling of various emergency situations in a Control Room context
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• No criminal record
• Pass polygraph test
• AAP Rules of engagement
• Capable of successfully completing Vision and SAMAE assessments

Additional Information

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

16 June 2025