Work-Force
Listing live now. Role: Control Room Operator. Location: Bethal, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
An experienced Control Room Operator is needed to support operations in Bethal. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Control Room Operator to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Bethal.
What We Offer
The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Bethal; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Bethal have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bethal team member.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bethal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
About Bethal
Bethal continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Secunda petrochemical hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bethal.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bethal, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bethal cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
About the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethal office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bethal will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Key Outputs
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
Minimum Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
Practically speaking, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.