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.
Number of positions: 1
Location: Mogalakwena Mine, Mokopane
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Management of all Resource Drilling and Sampling activities and providing Safety Oversight for all Ore Control and Geoscience related activities.
- Enforce compliance with Valterra Standards in Exploration, Grade Control drilling and Ore Control to minimize risk.
- Assistance with Hydrogeology and Geotechnical work programs as and when required by Business.
- Adherence to geological standards (SAMREC, Group Governance, site specific standards).
- Establishing and maintaining geological standards and QAQC practices with emphasis on Drilling, Sampling as well as Ore control activities.
- Implementing/updating effective controls and procedures relating to Exploration drilling, Grade Control and Reconciliation.
- Managing optimum exposure of PGE mineralization.
- Support Management and provide recommendations on Best Practice Drilling and Ore Extraction principles.
- Execute in-pit mapping, ensuring incorporation into the Structural models.
- Provide Geoscience input in Weekly, Monthly Planning meetings and all relevant mining departments.
- Compiling and designing reports / plans and sections appropriate to the Geology function.
- Advise ore body related risks for effective mine design and planning.
- Recommending action plans around geological disturbances.
- Supporting training and development requirements of relevant staff.
- Validate all acquired data and derived results.
- Ensure compliance with system requirements, mapping, drilling and sampling coverage to enable safe and profitable mining activities.
- Participation in Geo-metallurgy initiatives and projects.
- Maintain and improve geology systems and reporting practices.
- Training and coaching of Graduate Geologists, Geology Technicians and Sampling staff.
- Legal appointment holder for grade control and resource drilling activities.
This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Pit Geologist.
Qualifications
- Appropriate Tertiary Geology qualification (BSc. or BTech in Geology as a minimum)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- 3- 5 years’ experience in Post qualification mining geology
- At least 3 years’ experience in Bushveld and platinum geology
- Evaluation experience will be an advantageous
- Sound knowledge pertaining to In-pit geology and mining
- Sound knowledge pertaining to applicable legislation (Legal, Health and safety)
- Sound knowledge pertaining to Occupational Hygiene principles
- Computer literate: MS Office and discipline specific software (Datamine, Sable and Acquire)
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:10 July 2025
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