Specialist Security Technology - Hotazel Manganese Mines

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT HMM

Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) is made up of two Manganese mines Mamatwan and Wessels. Both operations are located in the Kalahari Basin, home to 80 per cent of the world’s manganese reserves.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Technology and Analysis and Improvement (Security), you will be responsible for developing, deploying and continuously improving the introduction, application, and maintenance strategies for the Security technology and systems sub-function in support of security operations at HMM.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure compliance to work plans.
• Supervise and advise the necessary security technology programs and projects as well as the adherence to the required Security Standards.
• Maintain security networks, infrastructure, software development and operational technology.
• Optimize, standardize, and ensure effective access control systems (X-Time).
• Optimize and ensure effective CCTV Surveillance.
• Keep abreast of new technology development and advise on potential technology    improvements and effectiveness
• Ensure Access Control Systems (X-Time) are effective, well maintained, and operational.
• Ensure security networks, infrastructure, software development, operational technology, cloud, and maintenance is kept up to date.
• Develop and maintain equipment (CCTV, Access Control) maintenance strategies for all equipment within the operations. Owns and develops all associated task lists and work instructions

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 5 Years substantiated experience in the security technology field.
• Security systems experience with specialist knowledge of general security operations and application of technology, of which at least 2 years in the Mining Environment.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12
• Must be in possession of at least a 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF6) related to Security and/or IT Management or Equivalent qualification. National Diploma or an Advanced Certificate.
• Valid Code E/EB driving license

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 22 August 2025.