Senior Specialist Security Operations

Date: 30 Jun 2026

Location:

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID:

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Senior Specialist Security Operations: Technology and Projects

JOB GRADING: D – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Protection Services

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine The Senior Specialist: Security Operations (Technology & Projects) is responsible for the planning and safe execution of security technology upgrades and infrastructure projects, including risk management, incident response and the adoption of new systems and automation tools to improve operational efficiency. The incumbent is accountable for leading and developing team members and building strong stakeholder relations.

The Senior

Specialist will ensure sound governance of budgets and procurement processes, vendor engagement to ensure project delivery.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tertiary qualified with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Minimum of 5-8 years’ progressive experience in security-related technology management, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial role

Proven track record in managing operational projects including scheduling, execution and application of associated financial, business case and cost management activities

Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

NOTE: All required documentation must be uploaded to your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

Advanced operational safety leadership experience with demonstrated safety delivery record

Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration

Advanced verbal and written English communication skills

Independent, proactive thinker with the ability to schedule and deliver assignments within tight deadlines

Proven track record in technology management, system design, integration and network administration, data collection and cybersecurity, with awareness of emerging technologies

Comprehensive understanding of data collection technologies, cybersecurity fundamentals and emerging security technologies

Proficiency in developing and managing assigned departmental and project budgets

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities

Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and contributing to operational safety campaigns, applying relevant legislative, operational and safe work standards and regulations and, instituting and monitoring appropriate remedial actions

Lead, motivate and develop security teams, ensuring appropriate scheduling and workload balance

Coach and mentor team members to enhance skills and support career development

Support company initiatives promoting a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture

Identify and co-create security system optimisation interventions and, plan and execute security technology upgrades and infrastructure projects aligned to the adoption of new systems, automation tools and operational efficiency initiative

Develop, maintain and implement risk management plans by identifying, assessing and mitigating operational risks, prioritising projects and resource allocation and ensuring full compliance with relevant policies and regulations

Make data-informed decisions on operational and technological incidents and, manage critical responses effectively

Manage quotations, contracts and budgets, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and timely completion of projects

Build and maintain stakeholder and vendor relationships to ensure transparent communication and successful project delivery

Closing Date: 07 July 2026

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...