Company Description
-Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Job Description
-Number of positions: 1
Location of positions: Mototolo Complex
The Occupational Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the Occupational Hygienist in maintaining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and programmes and provides his / her immediate supervisor with information and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Key responsibilities of this role are:
- Ensure that legal requirement, group standard and policies are adhered to
- Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems
- Conduct risk assessments, occupational hygiene measurements and participate in audits
- Conduct daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and record findings
- Report findings and recommend appropriate interventions
- Assist in short term ventilation and occupational hygiene planning (6-12 months)
- Contribute to the achievement of the SHE objectives and targets of the Operation
This role is at C2 level reporting to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer
- -Matric
- Certificate in Basic Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene measurements
- COM Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
- Advantageous: Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
- Advantageous : Occupational Health Risk Assessment qualification
Experience :
- Experience of at least 2 year in the Mining and / or Refining environment of which Practical experience of at least 1 years in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene field.
Additional requirements:
- Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs.
- Good communication skills
- Valid driving licence Code 8
Additional Information
-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 a 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
31/07/2025
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