Diesel Mechanic OC

Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as a Diesel Mechanic OC where you will maintain, install and commission of the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in the area of responsibility.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Location of positions: Mogalakwena Complex

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.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Attend and conduct Safety meeting.
• Conducts and participate in Risk assessments.
• Allocate tasks to subordinates.
• Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required.
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required.
• Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates.
• Comply to environmental requirements.
• Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components
• Maintains a high quality of work.
• Timely and accurate information
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format
• Works in a sequence that prioritises work requirements.
• Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PM’s)
• Performing work to the required standards and specifications
• Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks
• Ensuring effective teamwork
• Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications of possible conflict.
• Ensure that subordinates have clear work expectations and plans.
• Conduct on the job induction.
• Support, coach and participate in the training and development of subordinates and apprentices.
• Effective two way open communication with subordinates and line supervisor.
• Report at risk behaviour, incidents and injuries.
• Interacting with other department’s.
• Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Recommend employees suitable for career developing.

This role is at a C2 Level reporting to the Foreman Mechanical.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Technical Trade Specific N3
• Certified Competent as Diesel Mechanic

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 2 year’s experience as a diesel Mechanic.
• Knowledge and experience on mining equipment (track dozers, front end loader, excavators, drill rigs, auxiliary equipment and LDVs)
• English literate (speak, read and write)
• Must be able to do standby and overtime
• Must be familiar with risk assessments processes and procedures
• Valid driving license code 08
• Basic Computer Skills

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 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: 06 June 2025