**Barberton Mines (Pty) Limited: Security Operational Officer Vacancy**

 

**Position**: Security Operational Officer  

**Location**: Barberton Mines, Pan African Resources  

**Closing Date**: 14th February 2025

Barberton Mines (Pty) Limited, a leading mining company in South Africa, is currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Security Operational Officer to join our team. If you meet the outlined requirements and have a passion for safeguarding mining operations, we invite you to apply for this critical position.

### **Purpose of the Job:**

The Security Operational Officer will be responsible for overseeing specialized security staff, resources, and processes to protect Barberton Mines from both high and low-security risks. This includes mitigating threats such as armed attacks, intrusions, day-to-day security concerns, and addressing potential security vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the company's operations.

### **Minimum Requirements:**

- **Matric/Grade 12 Certificate**  

- **Degree/Diploma** in policing, security, military studies, or business management (advantageous)  

- **Specialized training** in policing, security, or military environments (advantageous)  

- **PSIRA Grade A registered** (if not registered, must obtain within 1 month of employment)  

- **Minimum of 5 years' experience** in security, law enforcement, or military environments  

- **Experience in planning, managing, and executing security/law enforcement operations** (5+ years required)  

- **Experience in mining and mining operations** from a security perspective is advantageous  

- **Training experience** in high-risk security/law enforcement is advantageous  

- **Experience in intelligence management** is advantageous  

- Working knowledge of the **Firearms Act** (must have firearm competency for business purposes; can be completed after appointment if employed in government security structures)  

- **Staff management experience**  

- Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite** (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  

- **Strong leadership and organizational skills**, along with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities  

- **Polygraph examination** required before employment and regularly thereafter  

- **No criminal record** (Police clearance certificate is required if available)  

- **Valid driver’s license** with reliable transport  

- Must be between **30 and 45 years old**  

- **Valid certificate of physical fitness**

### **Key Responsibilities:**

- Oversee allocated areas and ensure all contractual security requirements are met  

- Supervise security officers to ensure tactical proficiency  

- Plan, manage, and execute high-risk security operations  

- Evaluate service levels and recommend improvements as necessary  

- General management and supervision of specialized security staff to ensure consistent performance  

- Handle various administrative tasks  

- Liaise with management and relevant third-party security providers daily  

- Address HR-related queries and formulate disciplinary actions as necessary  

- Submit weekly/monthly incident reports to management  

- Investigate incidents and provide detailed reports  

- Proactively plan security measures for various sites and mining processes  

- Manage operations both on the mountain and underground

### **How to Apply:**

Interested candidates can submit their applications through the following links:

- **Internal applicants**: [Barberton Mines Internal Application]()  

- **External applicants**: [Barberton Mines External Application]()

By submitting your CV to Barberton Mines (Pty) Ltd, you grant permission to circulate your details to the interview panel for this vacancy only. Background checks may be conducted, and your information will not be used for any other purpose. If you are not contacted within 7 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

### **Selection Process:**

Candidates will be shortlisted in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan. Only successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.