Senior Control Room Manager (GP)

What youll be doing

• Manage the daily operations of the control room, ensuring optimal performance and security monitoring
• Supervise and coordinate control room operators to enforce compliance with security protocols and procedures
• Monitor, manage, and optimize surveillance systems, including HikCentral and Cathexis
• Analyze security threats, alarms, and incidents, taking immediate and appropriate action in coordination with site security teams
• Act as a key liaison with Mine Management, representing the company in formal SRM (Stakeholder Relationship Management) reviews
• Develop and implement control room policies, procedures and reporting structures
• Conduct training and refresher courses for control room staff on system operations and emergency response protocols
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-level reports and presentations on incidents, security breaches and system performance
• Ensure all security equipment is operational, maintained and regularly tested
• Provide strong operational leadership and ensure the control room maintains a professional, disciplined and compliant environment

What youll need

• PSIRA Registration (Grade A) mandatory
• Minimum 10 years CCTV / Control Room Security Industry Experience
• Excellent and proven Control Room Security management experience mandatory
• Valid South African drivers license and own reliable vehicle mandatory
• Must reside in the West Rand area or be willing to relocate at own cost
• South African citizenship mandatory
• Clear criminal record (verification required)
• Proven experience in a control room environment, preferably within mining or high-risk security
• Strong knowledge of security systems, including HikCentral and Cathexis
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making and team management skills
• Strong presentation, reporting and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Ability to professionally represent the company in discussions with Mine Management and external stakeholders
• Technical understanding of surveillance equipment, alarms and access control technologies
• Capacity to perform under pressure and make critical security decisions in real time

Preferred:

• Previous experience in mining security operations
• Additional certifications in security management or surveillance systems
• Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment and conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking, proactive risk management and strong communication/diplomacy skills

What is in it for you?

• Senior leadership position in a high-security, operationally critical environment
• Competitive salary: R25 000 to R30 000 CTC, based on experience and qualifications
• Long-term career development in the security operations sector

A Few Things to Know

• This is a full-time, site-based and client-facing role with regular interaction with Mine Management and security personnel
• Standard working hours - Monday to Friday
• The position is based at a mine site in the West Rand of Gauteng, in the Randfontein / Westonaria area
• The successful candidate have their own reliable vehicle and valid South African drivers license
• PSIRA Grade A registration, valid license, own vehicle and South African citizenship are non-negotiable
• The successful candidate must have a clear criminal record
• Appointment will be subject to successfully passing the required mine-site medical assessment and polygraph examination
• The recruitment process will include criminal checks, multiple interviews and client screening processes

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