All positions are based in Kathu, operate on a Monday-to-Sunday schedule (day and night shifts), and require self-transportation to the workplace.


1. PSIRA Grade A (Supervisor) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Fri): 1 position

2. PSIRA Grade A (Assistant Supervisor) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Fri): 1 position

3. PSIRA Grade B (Shift Supervisor) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Sun): 3 positions

4. PSIRA Grade A (Security Officers) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Sun): 3 positions

5. PSIRA Grade C (Security Officers Road Safety) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Sun): 120 positions

6. PSIRA Grade C (Security Officers Permit Clerical) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Fri): 8 positions

7. PSIRA Grade C (Security Officer Administrator) (D/S – N/S – Mon – Fri): 1 position


Essential Requirements:


β€’ Brand Ambassador: 1-2 years of mining security experience.

β€’ Certifications: Service Centric, Grade C or B PSIRA, MIE (background check), excellent public relations skills.

β€’ Skills: Punctuality, reporting ability, vigilance, energetic, clear medical history (eyes, blood, hearing), drug testing, conflict handling, team player, clear communication, and adherence to SOP rules.

β€’ Additional: Knowledge of alarm activation, fence procedures, panic response coordination, working under pressure, high level of integrity, emergency procedure knowledge, and ability to execute deadlines with written reports.

β€’ Specific Qualifications:

β€’ Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification.

β€’ Certified certificates, CV, profile, and references.

β€’ PSIRA Grade C or A certification and valid driver’s license.

β€’ Clear MIE criminal screening.

β€’ Neat and presentable appearance.


Job Details:


β€’ Effective Date: Monday, 05 May 2025

β€’ Shift Times: 06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00 (Monday–Friday / Sunday, day and night shifts)

β€’ Location: Kathu Mining, 52 Kromhout Street, 8446, Kathu

β€’ Contact: Jason van Wyk – HR Officer (072 908 5013 / 0826724004)

β€’ Applications: Email applications to jvanywk@thorburn.co.za