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.
This role is based in Amandelbult
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will coordinate maintenance of the underground trackless mobile machinery (TMM) to ensure that equipment is safe, reliable, and available to meet production targets on-time and at optimum cost. You will also champion the safety, environmental and health drive for increased awareness and standards.
- KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Driving Maintenance KPI’s of permanent employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure vehicle / equipment availability, reliability, and optimization.
- Roll out TMM maintenance strategy to minimise equipment downtime and ensure availability of equipment at the right time.
- Manage overall maintenance management performance.
- Financial / Budget Control in terms of Mining Maintenance activities.
- Managing of change process regarding any deviations to Maintenance activities and work scope.
- Manage the establishment of Engineering standards, specifications, and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure maximum operational availability.
- Implement CI initiatives by keeping abreast of developments and introducing change in work processes where appropriate (Cost reductions and cost avoidances).
- Ensure and Maintain Legal Compliance, Audits and Governance.
- This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager
Qualifications
- Engineering related degree (BSc Engineering/Diploma/BTech)
- Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)
Experience required:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Section Engineer (Legal Appointee) of which 3 years in a UG TMM environment, preferably in an operation that utilises caving and/or long hole drilling methods.
- Must have good cognitive and analytical abilities.
- Project management experience would be highly advantageous.
- Experience in the in Underground Large Excavation TMM equipment and technology.
- Experience managing a large contractor mining operation will be advantageous.
- Operational readiness implementation experience will be advantageous.
Additional information:
- If successful, you will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Certification.
- Basic Computer Literacy
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
17 July 2025
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