Job Description

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: 02
Location: Rustenburg

The Protection Officer Specialized - Product Investigations Unit (PIU) will be responsible for the application of investigation and information techniques in the interest of Valterra Platinum in support of the objectives of the Product Investigation Unit in order to ensure that employees and assets are protected. Investigation and information gathering support and will be part of the activities of this role.
Personal risk is a factor in the role due to covert / overt / investigations and information gathering duties, (if applicable) criminal investigations.
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Continuously liaise with the Protection Services Manger PIU on investigation and information gathering activities.
• Ensure that safety and legal standards are adhered to in performing protection duties
• Secure and safeguard equipment issued / used for investigations / information gathering
• Ensure that materials, resources and equipment are available and in working order
• Conducts inventory and ensure all assets are accountable for.
• Drive company vehicles effectively and safely and comply with standards
• Ensure that the protection initiatives facilitate the need of the Operation
• Communicate problems to Protection Services Manager PIU
• Compile accurate investigation / information gathering reports
• Maintain applicable Safety, Regulations, Legislation, Codes of practice and standards applicable to PIU
• Conduct and/or participate in required meetings
• Support the protection of assets in high risk situations
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
• Complete regular audits and observations required
• Ensure all reports are submitted
• Ensure that PIU administration requirements are complied with
• Ensure that investigation information is accurate and secure
• Ensures that all tasks and duties are done, as prescribed and in accordance with standard procedures and in a confidential manner
• Act as a witness when called upon in criminal and disciplinary cases
• Effective liaison with PIU members and Law enforcement agencies
• Review, translate and compiling source reports
• Identification of PGM syndicates that is a threat to the company
• Translation and scripting of video / audio recordings
• Act as Interpreter

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Registered with the PSIRA on grade B
• Valid driver's licence code B

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Security or equivalent environment
• 2 years' experience in Control Room

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)
• Writing of statements
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking African languages
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• No criminal record
• Pass polygraph test

Additional Information
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
17 February 2026

Skills Required