Company Description
Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.
Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.
If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Number of positions: 1
Location: Mogalakwena Mine, Mokopane
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Effectively audit plant sampling and sample preparation facilities.
- Effectively audit equipment used for mass, density and flow and volume measurement.
- Continuously liaise with the Evaluation Department on business strategy and policies.
- Assist in the monitoring of evaluation indicators and trends in the organization and identifying optimization proposals.
- Effective two-way open communication with teams.
- Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers to the function.
- Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees in terms of work practices.
- Manage and monitor improvement projects that will improve accuracy and precision or protect against risks in the functions
- Assist in developing business proposals to support evaluation projects
- Advise clients of the optimum evaluation approaches to support project objectives
- Effective two way open communication with evaluation teams.
- Assist with investigating sampling technology for its applicability for projects.
- Ensure the satisfaction of the customers.
- Ensure test work is carried out in line with the Group Health and Safety policy.
- Manage the implementation of evaluation technology and systems on projects.
- Monitor the performance of evaluation systems installed to ensure that they meet specifications and to gain knowledge for future projects.
- Support for ad hoc projects such as stock take and/or evaluation audits.
- Monitoring and understanding of Evaluation tools, techniques and methodologies to support business initiatives at operational level
- Understand operations and Group requirements with respect to evaluation systems as well as surrounding systems e.g. metal accounting
- Ensure enhancements to current systems are efficient and effective with respect to requirements, resources and costs.
- Manage development of enhancements and effective implementation.
- Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers to the function.
- Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees especially in terms of new systems.
This is at a band 7 Level and reporting to the Evaluation and Metal Account Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 with Maths and Science
- PSDP for Sampling and Evaluation
IMPORTANT: applications without qualification related attachments will not be considered.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- At least four years operational experience in Sampling and Evaluation
- Experienced in evaluation principles, procedures and equipment
- Superior experience in Evaluation systems used in Valterra Platinum
- Computer literate for role - advanced Microsoft office certificate
Additional Information
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.
We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine, and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 04 July 2025