Senior Control Room Operator

Recruiter: SA Metal

Job Ref: 808169

Date posted: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: JOB DESCRIPTION The Control Room Operator's primary purpose is to provide support to the Production department. To ensure the compliance of production processes and staff safety by monitoring CCTV cameras. The following tasks will include, but are not limited to: RESPONSIBILITIES ( Not limited to the below): Monitoring/tracking of all production processes Monitor of all CCTV cameras for all production areas Monitor if all staff are adhering to company policies and procedures Monitor of commodities. Daily report of all occurrences to senior management Reporting of irregular activities. Reporting of issues to the relevant department. QUALIFYING CRITERIA Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. 2-5 years of practical experience in a control room or surveillance environment. Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CCTV). Expert use of Video Management Systems and camera networks. Ability to spot suspicious behavior and operate PTZ cameras with precision. Understanding of production process is beneficial. Proven track record in reviewing, auditing and extracting video footage for reports while maintaining evidential integrity. QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES Problem-solving skills. Multi-tasking skills. Expert use of Video Management Systems and camera networks. Ability to spot suspicious behavior and operate PTZ cameras with precision. Self-motivated. Inherent willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures. Trustworthiness and honesty. Being able to work under pressure. Enthusiastic. Good communication skills. Good observation skills. Proactive. Critical thinker. Not easily influenced negatively. Not easily intimidated. Ability to motivate people. OTHER INFORMATION : Job Title : Senior Control Room Operator Reporting to Divisional Director Job Type : Permanent Position Benefits include Provident Fund Life cover at 4 X annual salary Funeral cover 15 X paid leave days per annum Long service leave after five years of employment Standard hours Monday- Thursday: 07h30am-17h00pm Friday:07h30am-16h00pm Will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements Please note applications for this position closes on Thursday, 17 September 2026 . We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful. Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.