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.

Location: Rustenburg, Base Metal Refiners (BMR)

The Patrolperson will be responsible for the application of routine security procedures within a Valterra Platinum Operation. Ensure that employees and assets are protected and conduct crime prevention and emergency response duties. Personal risk could be a factor in the role due to the need to identify and take action on incidents involving breaches of security.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Quality security services

• Follow work instructions
• Ensure proper understanding of the required actions
• Apply recognized work and security standards
• Conduct allocated patrols or checkpoint duties
• Patrol on foot or vehicle as applicable
• Gather information that could support risk management
• Respond to alarms and take appropriate action
• Perform and enforce access controls
• Support risk management
• Ensure that security tasks are completed to required quality standards
• When a security issue is observed take appropriate action
• Effectively use allocated equipment
• Identify and report all irregularities to Supervisor
• Effective two-way communications with team members and visitors
• Report to supervisor on completion of task
• Promote security awareness
• Maintains facilities, equipment and personal image
• Support effective teamwork
• Participate in required meetings
• Accurately complete role administration requirements
• Gathers information on crime and risks
• Arrest all identified transgressors
• Give evidence during disciplinary enquiries or criminal cases

This role is at B2 level reporting to the Protection Services Officers/ Senior Patrolperson

Please attach all certificates along with your application to be considered.

• Grade 12
• Registered with PSIRA grade C or higher
• Driver's License will be advantageous
• Valid SAPS competency to possess a firearm – handgun, shotgun and rifle will be an added advantage
• Statement of results for business purpose - handgun, shotgun and rifle will be an added advantage

Experience

• Experience within the security industry will be an advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)

Pre-requisit for this role

• Pass polygraph test
• Screening (MIE checks)
• Certificate of fitness
• No Criminal record

NB: If certificates are not attached your application will not be considered. 

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: 24 January 2026

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