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Fidelity Services Group, South Africa’s largest integrated security solutions provider, is recruiting a Security Contract Manager for its Thungela Mine contract in Emalahleni (Witbank), Mpumalanga. This senior permanent role sits within the FSG Witbank Department and reports directly to the Branch Manager. The Contract Manager is the primary on-site security authority for one of South Africa’s most significant coal mining operations — responsible for all site-specific security requirements, staffing, client relations, incident investigation, and compliance with mine security protocols. This is a PSIRA Grade A, mining-experienced, management-level position with exacting requirements. Applications close 30 April 2026 — submit your full application without delay.

⚠️ 1 Senior Position | Permanent | Thungela Mine, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga | PSIRA Grade A Essential | Closes 30 April 2026

⚠️ EE NOTE: Historically Disadvantaged Candidates (HDCs) and Disabled Candidates are actively encouraged and supported to apply. Preference given to existing FSG employees on merit.

Job Overview

Job Title	Security Contract Manager
Client Site	Thungela Mine (Coal Mining)
Company	Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd
Department	FSG Witbank
Industry	Security & Investigations \| Mining Security
Job Functional Area	Mining / Security Management
Reports To	Branch Manager
Job Type	Permanent \| Full-Time
Positions Available	1
Location	Emalahleni (Witbank), Mpumalanga — must reside in close proximity
Minimum Qualification	Matric / Grade 12
PSIRA	Grade A — Registered & Accredited (Essential)
Experience Required	Min. 5 Years Site Manager/Supervisor + Min. 4 Years Mining Security
Experience Level	Mid-Senior
Driver’s Licence	Valid Code 8 / EB + Own Reliable Transport (Essential)
Criminal Record	Clear criminal record — no pending cases (Essential)
Integrity Testing	Required
Salary	Market Related (Not Disclosed)
EE / Transformation	HDCs and Disabled Candidates encouraged; existing FSG employees preferred
Closing Date	30 April 2026
Feedback Timeframe	7 working days from closing date
Application Status	✅ Open — Apply Now

About Fidelity Services Group & the Thungela Mine Contract

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd is South Africa’s largest integrated security solutions provider, employing over 40,000 people nationally across guarding, armed response, cash management, electronic security, and investigations. The FSG Witbank (Emalahleni) branch manages a portfolio of high-value industrial and mining security contracts across the Mpumalanga coalfields — one of South Africa’s most strategically significant economic regions. Thungela Resources, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: TGA) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: TGA), is South Africa’s largest pure-play export thermal coal producer, operating multiple collieries across the eMalahleni and Steve Tshwete municipal areas. Securing a Thungela mine site represents one of the most demanding and prestigious contract management assignments in the South African mining security sector, requiring a manager with deep mining environment experience, exceptional client relationship skills, and full PSIRA Grade A accreditation.

Purpose of the Role

The Security Contract Manager is the primary Fidelity Services Group representative on-site at Thungela Mine, accountable for ensuring that all contractual security obligations are met to the client’s specification at all times. The incumbent manages the full on-site security complement — from deployment scheduling and HR compliance to incident investigation and weekly reporting — while maintaining a professional, proactive relationship with Thungela’s mine management team. This is a senior operational role requiring the ability to work independently, make real-time security decisions, and represent FSG’s brand and service standards in one of South Africa’s most regulated and safety-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Contract Compliance

Serve as the primary point of contact between Fidelity Services Group and Thungela Mine management, maintaining professional and proactive client relations at all times
Ensure all security services are delivered in strict accordance with the contractual scope of work, site-specific security plans, and Thungela’s mine security requirements
Continuously evaluate service levels, identify gaps or risks, and make substantiated recommendations to the client and FSG Branch Manager for service improvement
Attend scheduled and ad-hoc meetings with FSG management and Thungela Mine stakeholders, representing the company professionally and documenting outcomes accurately

Security Staff Management & Deployment

Ensure all security officer postings are completed timeously, with zero vacant posts at any point on the mine site
Verify that all deployed security officers meet contractual requirements including PSIRA registration, site-specific training, medical fitness, and PPE compliance
Manage shift rosters, overtime allocation, and relief deployments within FSG HR and MIBCO compliance frameworks
Conduct regular site patrols, post inspections, and performance evaluations of security personnel

HR Administration & Labour Compliance

Address all HR-related queries from security staff promptly and in accordance with FSG HR policy and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Facilitate disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, and performance improvement plans in accordance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and FSG’s disciplinary code
Maintain accurate attendance records, leave registers, and personnel files for all on-site security staff
Participate in recruitment and selection processes for terminated staff replacements and new positions as required

Incident Investigation & Reporting

Investigate all security incidents on site — including theft, trespassing, assault, equipment damage, and access control breaches — applying structured investigation methodology and maintaining a full evidence trail
Compile and submit accurate weekly and monthly incident reports to FSG Branch Management and the Thungela Mine client, meeting all reporting deadlines without exception
Liaise with SAPS, mine safety officers, and internal legal teams where incidents require criminal case referral or formal enquiry
Maintain a site-specific incident register and trend analysis to support proactive security risk mitigation recommendations

Minimum Requirements

Education: Matric / Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (essential); a qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, or Mine Security is advantageous
PSIRA: PSIRA Grade A — currently registered and accredited (essential, non-negotiable). Candidates without valid PSIRA Grade A registration will not be considered
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager or Site Supervisor in a contracted security environment; minimum 4 years of that experience must be in a mining security context — surface or underground
Mining background: Demonstrated knowledge of mine security requirements, MHSA (Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996) compliance, mine access control protocols, and commodity theft prevention is essential
Staff Management: Proven experience managing teams of security personnel — scheduling, discipline, performance management, and HR compliance — is essential
Driver’s Licence: Valid Code 8 / EB driver’s licence and own reliable transport are essential — public transport is not a viable option for this site-based role
Criminal Record: A completely clear criminal record is required with no pending criminal cases — a formal criminal background check will be conducted
Integrity Testing: Candidates must be willing to undergo integrity testing as part of the selection process
Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for report writing, roster management, and correspondence
Proximity: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to close proximity of Emalahleni (Witbank) — Mpumalanga. Remote management of this site is not possible
Competencies: Assertive, proactive, honest, professional, reliable; able to work extended and flexible hours; strong under pressure and capable of independent decision-making
EE / Transformation: Historically Disadvantaged Candidates (HDCs) and Disabled Candidates are actively encouraged and supported to apply. Existing FSG employees are given preference on merit.
POPIA: By submitting your application, you consent to Fidelity Services Group processing your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013

Why Join Fidelity Services Group – Mining Division

Premier mining client portfolio: Managing security at a Thungela Resources colliery — a JSE and LSE dual-listed mining group — positions your CV at the absolute top tier of the South African mining security market, with the brand credibility to transition into senior security management roles across the broader resources sector (Anglo American, Glencore, Sibanye-Stillwater, Exxaro)
PSIRA Grade A seniority premium: Grade A is the highest operational PSIRA classification, and managers who hold it at active mining contracts command significantly higher market salaries than lower-graded counterparts — your registration is a legally protected career asset that retains value across all future employers in the regulated security sector
Mpumalanga coalfields stability: The eMalahleni/Witbank area remains the heart of South Africa’s coal export economy — despite the global energy transition, South African thermal coal exports to Asia are projected to remain significant through 2030 and beyond, providing medium-to-long-term contract stability for mine security managers in this region
Operational autonomy and seniority: As the on-site Contract Manager, you operate with meaningful independence — managing your own team, making real-time security decisions, and representing FSG directly to a major mining client. This level of responsibility is a genuine career differentiator compared to subordinate security supervisor roles
Skills development pathway: Access to FSG’s internal training academy, SASSETA (Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority) accredited programmes, and mine-specific security management training aligned with MHSA requirements
Permanent employment at scale: Full-time permanent contract with FSG — South Africa’s largest security employer — providing access to provident fund, medical aid options, and structured HR governance under the MIBCO main agreement and PSIRA sectoral determinations

Career Growth Path

Security Contract Manager – Thungela Mine, Emalahleni — Consolidate mine security management expertise, build the Thungela client relationship, and deliver consistent contract KPI performance (Years 1–3)
Senior Contract Manager / Multi-Site Manager — Oversee two or more FSG mining contracts within the Mpumalanga region, mentoring junior contract managers and supporting the Branch Manager with operational planning (Years 3–5)
Branch Manager – FSG Witbank / Mpumalanga — Full accountability for the FSG Witbank branch including all contract portfolios, P&L management, client retention, and business development across the eMalahleni and Steve Tshwete mining corridors (Years 5–8)
Regional Manager / Mining Security Director — Strategic leadership of FSG’s mining security division across Mpumalanga, Limpopo, or the North West — driving new contract acquisition, key account management with JSE-listed mining houses, and national security policy alignment (Years 8+)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is PSIRA Grade A and why is it non-negotiable for a mining contract manager role?

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), established under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001, grades security professionals from Grade E (entry level) through to Grade A (most senior). Achieving PSIRA Grade A requires completing all lower-grade training (E through B), passing the Grade A examination — which covers advanced security management, legal frameworks, investigation techniques, firearms control, and operational planning — and maintaining an active PSIRA registration in good standing. For a mining contract manager specifically, PSIRA Grade A is non-negotiable because: mining clients like Thungela contractually require their security service provider to station a minimum Grade A manager on site; the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 29 of 1996 and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) 28 of 2002 both impose security and access control obligations on mine operators that require legally registered security management; and FSG’s own liability to Thungela under the service level agreement requires that the on-site manager holds the highest PSIRA operational grade. Candidates whose PSIRA registration has lapsed must renew it — including paying arrear annual fees to PSIRA — before applying, as an expired registration is treated the same as no registration during vetting.

2. What does the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) mean for a security contract manager working at a South African colliery?

The Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (MHSA) is the primary legislation governing health and safety at South African mines, administered by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and enforced by Mine Health and Safety Inspectors. For a security contract manager at Thungela, the MHSA creates several specific obligations: all persons on the mine — including third-party security contractors — must comply with the mine’s Code of Practice (CoP) for safety; security managers must ensure their staff complete mine-specific induction training (typically 2–5 days for surface security at a coal mine) before commencing duties; access control procedures enforced by the security team form part of the mine’s broader MHSA compliance strategy, particularly regarding prohibited articles (dagga, alcohol, contraband) and flyrock and blasting exclusion zones; and security managers are required to report certain incidents — including injuries, fatalities, and dangerous occurrences — within statutory timeframes under MHSA Section 23. Non-compliance by the security contractor can result in a Section 54 stoppage order being issued against the mine, which shuts down operations and triggers significant contractual penalties for FSG. Understanding MHSA is therefore not optional for a mining security contract manager — it is a core operational competency.

3. What is integrity testing and what should a candidate expect during the FSG pre-employment process?

Integrity testing in the South African security industry refers to a structured psychometric or polygraph-based assessment designed to evaluate a candidate’s honesty, ethical standards, and risk of misconduct — particularly relevant for roles involving access to high-value assets, confidential information, or security-sensitive environments. FSG uses integrity testing as part of its vetting process for senior security management roles because contract managers have direct access to client premises, staff payroll processes, and incident documentation. Depending on FSG’s current vetting provider, this may take the form of a computer-based integrity questionnaire (such as the Stanton Survey or similar instruments used by South African vetting companies), a polygraph examination conducted by a registered polygraph examiner (regulated under the Anti-Polygraph Act provisions and industry codes), or a structured behavioural interview with specific integrity-probing questions. In addition to integrity testing, candidates for this role should expect a full criminal background check (via the SAPS Criminal Record Centre or a PSIRA-approved screening bureau like MIE or LexisNexis), a PSIRA registration verification, and reference checks with prior mining security employers. The entire vetting process can take 2–3 weeks, which is why applying well before the 30 April 2026 deadline is advisable.

4. How does commodity theft (coal theft) at a South African colliery affect the security contract manager’s operational priorities?

Coal theft — known in the mining security industry as commodity theft or product theft — is one of the primary security threats at South African collieries and represents a direct KPI for the on-site security contract manager. At a coal operation like Thungela, theft typically occurs through several vectors: truck and conveyor diversion, where coal is redirected from authorised loads; perimeter breaches by community members collecting run-of-mine (ROM) coal from stockpile areas; internal collusion between security or mining employees and external buyers; and scrap metal and equipment theft from surface infrastructure. The security contract manager is responsible for designing and enforcing access control procedures, vehicle search protocols, and employee screening processes that mitigate these risks. South African mines are required under the MPRDA to maintain a Mineral Accounting System, and unaccounted-for product losses flagged during mineral reconciliations often trigger security investigations in which the contract manager plays a central role. Candidates with specific experience investigating commodity theft, implementing weigh-bridge controls, or working with mine survey teams on stockpile reconciliation will have a meaningful advantage in both the interview process and on-site performance.

5. What is SASSETA and how does it support career development for security professionals in South Africa’s mining sector?

The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is the SETA responsible for skills development in South Africa’s safety and security sector, operating under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. SASSETA accredits qualifications and learnerships relevant to the private security industry, including the National Certificate in Security Management (NQF Level 4 and 5) — the most directly relevant formal qualification for a security contract manager seeking to formalise their operational experience into a recognised credential. For a security professional working at a mining contract, SASSETA’s relevance extends to: accessing discretionary grants funded through FSG’s Skills Development Levy (SDL) contributions to SASSETA, which can subsidise or fully fund formal training; completing a SASSETA-accredited learnership in security management or investigation that leads to a nationally recognised NQF certificate; and building a professional development portfolio that supports progression toward the Security Risk Management (SRM) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designations recognised by bodies like ASIS International — the global standard-setter for security management professionals. Contract managers who combine PSIRA Grade A registration with a SASSETA-accredited qualification are positioned for senior management and consulting roles across mining, energy, and infrastructure security.

⚠️ How to Apply

Documents Required:

Updated CV (maximum 5 pages) clearly detailing mining security experience, sites managed, and staff complement sizes
Certified copy of Matric certificate and any relevant security management qualifications
Certified copy of current, valid PSIRA Grade A registration certificate
Copy of South African ID document
Copy of valid driver’s licence
Brief cover letter (1 page) addressing your mining security experience, proximity to Emalahleni, and availability

⚠️ Closing Date: 30 April 2026. Candidates not contacted within 7 working days of the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful. Fidelity Services Group reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertised position.

⚠️ EE: Historically Disadvantaged Candidates (HDCs) and Disabled Candidates are actively encouraged and supported. Existing FSG employees are given preference on merit.

⚠️ PSIRA Grade A registration is a hard requirement. Applications without valid Grade A accreditation will not be considered.

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