Lead Investigations and Intelligence at Tharisa

Purpose of Role

To oversee and lead the monitoring and investigation of criminal and non-criminal offences including alcohol and disciplinary cases, whilst also managing the investigation of incidents, accidents, and potential violations of safety protocols to mitigate risks related to mining operations. To lead the audit, collection and distribution of crime Intelligence including docket administration, the investigation of priority crimes and application of the section 252A of the criminal act to ensure collection of court admissible evidence to achieve prosecutions in line with Tharisa Minerals’ regulations and the South African Law.

Role Context

Operational Management

• Lead the investigation of organised crime by setting up operations through root cause analysis and establish undercover operations in collaboration with SAPS to identify people of interest and proceed with active investigations.
• Drive the investigation of priority cases by overseeing the gathering and analysis of evidence, conducting interviews and documentation of findings using standardised investigative techniques in order to develop a docket in collaboration with the SAPS.
• Lead the formulation of strategies and operational plans to promote optimal utilisation of resources in an effort to detect and setup organised crime investigation techniques and reduce crime and protect company commodities.
• Prepare for and present formal and informal security briefings to Management, corporate communications team and members of the local community to keep them abreast of criminal trends and operations.
• Provide input to policy development and direct the presentation and implementation of the policies and standard operating procedures in area of accountability to ensure adherence and compliance.
• Take accountability for investigating and processing of incidents, accidents and potential violations of safety regulations including non-criminal offences within the mine.
• Utilise extensive knowledge of mining practices and safety regulations to identify root causes and contributing factors to incidents, accidents and safety violations in order to anticipate and mitigate risks for the mine.
• Employ partnership policing with relevant law agencies and community police forums to set in motion investigation efforts to identify and reduce priority crimes to protect company assets and interests.  
• Provide guidance and contribute to the development of action plans regarding security actions during ER related actions such as strikes and community protests to reduce risk to mining infrastructure and personnel.
• Manage the establishment and execution of whistle-blowing initiatives to identify and register informants, incentivise and reward for the provision of credible information.  
• Understand and execute investigation in line with section 252A of the criminal act to gather comprehensive information that will lead to successful convictions.

Lost and Found Property and Exhibit Control

• Manage the Lost and Found Property and Exhibits in accordance with the FPR register.
• Take full control over the safekeeping and control of the Lost and Found Property and Exhibits which includes key control and disposal.
• Conduct weekly inspections on all Lost and Found Property and Exhibits with report to the P/S Manager.
• Liaison with SAPS Detectives with regards to Exhibits in criminal Cases and the disposal thereof.

Financial Management

• Comply with all financial, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and other Tharisa Minerals (TM) regulations and policies by facilitating the right actions, to reduce financial risk in the Department.
• Develop and manage the department’s budget to ensure that the department’s strategies including procurement and maintenance of surveillance equipment, rewarding and incentivising registered informants are adequately budgeted for.
• Develop and manage a functional budget for the department to ensure that the strategic deliverables, operational plans and minor projects are adequately budgeted for.
• Lead the implementation of effective inventory control, financial control and management of costs in order to minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Resource and People Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives.
• Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes.
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality output.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with standards operating procedures, to enable the usage of resources more efficiently.
• Manage, motivate, and lead direct reports and undertake monthly performance reviews of all key Departmental staff to ensure a consistent performance tracking and put development plans in place to create a high performing team and a conducive employee climate.
• Lead the identification and development of talent by ensuring adequate staffing, providing regular mentoring, coaching, and training in order to ensure a competent and capable workforce in line with TM’s people strategies and industry. 

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, through various meetings and communication mediums to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Drive the communication of relevant investigation information to relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate information is shared and therefore mitigating risks resulting from false information and interfering with on-going investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including safety operations and legal personnel to ensure accurate and comprehensive investigation outcomes to achieve successful convictions.
• Communicate with the community through the task team and directly to provide information relating to ongoing investigations and solicit information from community members to ensure successful convictions and minimise criminal activities.
• Provide information to the South African Police Services (SAPS), National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and courts as witness.

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Develop an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice)
• Advise mine management on safety practices, policies and procedures by training and guiding mining personnel on proper investigative techniques to ensure the gathering of court admissible evidence.
• Participate in the development of incident response drills and emergency preparedness activities to enhance overall safety awareness and response capabilities within the mine.

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Draw on insights and data trends to
• Lead the collection and analysis of data and information to produce investigative techniques for the organisation to enable planning, operations, and human resource functions.
• Analyse data, identify trends and evaluate patterns to compile actionable investigation reports in order to set in motion the development of proactive crime interception procedures.
• Draw on insights and data trends to develop reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner by making use of data visualisation tools, storyboarding and scenario modelling to enable the development of tailored investigation techniques.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• National Diploma/Degree in Forensic Investigation or equivalent.

Certifications:

• PSIRA Grade A certificate
• Firearm competency certificate
• Official Training Courses in Investigation and Intelligence Gathering will be advantageous.

Job specific experience:

• Min of 10 years’ experience in the Investigation and intelligence fields.
• SAPS Detective experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in any Management positions in the Mining Security environment will be advantageous.