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 of position: Waterval Smelter
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Asset Care Strategy
- Facilitates a five year maintenance management strategy for the operation
- Assists in addressing all key elements of asset care strategy using KPIs.
- Facilitates cross functional engineering and production teams to minimize reactive maintenance
- Develops business processes, roles and responsibilities for the maintenance management function
Preventive Maintenance
- Establishes programs to minimise unplanned downtime on key equipment
- Establishes cross functional teams to address cleaning, lubrication and first line maintenance functions
- Develops RCM based task lists for all maintenance significant equipment
Analysis and Improvement
- Facilitates failure analysis techniques for cross functional teams
- Identifies significant recurring failure patterns by analyzing maintenance history.
- Ensures that preventative actions are implemented to ensure cost effective maintenance programs.
- Makes formalized recommendations to engineers.
Planning and Scheduling
- Ensures that maintenance schedules are agreed upon by production and engineering at formal weekly meetings
- Ensures that capacity planning is done on a daily basis, covering both preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Employs critical path analysis for shutdowns
Information Management
- Ensures that all work is controlled by works orders and information loops are closed
- Liaises with Planned Maintenance Officers and Foremen to confirm that all technical manuals and documents are up to date
- Verifies that KPIs and reports have been refined
- Ensures that the SAP PM, MM and CO systems are properly supported
Early Equipment Management
- Ensures, as far as possible, that maintenance personnel are involved in new equipment specifications
- Ensures that RCM exercises are done for all new equipment before commissioning
- Participate in Group wide RCM template development and review for primary production equipment
Training and Development
- Ensures that a skills matrix and training plans are in place for all maintenance personnel
- Actively manages the training program of planning personnel
- Focuses on technical skills, coaching and structured root cause analysis
Maintenance Material Management
- Develops critical spare parts lists through the use of a structured RCM methodology
- Ensures that a material management strategy is in place
- Actively supports the codification and bills of material initiatives
Maintenance Facilities and Tools
- Supports a housekeeping program
- Facilitates or manages a tool store function
- Determines, in conjunction with Foremen, that all facilities and tools are adequate for basic maintenance tasks
- Liaises with Foremen to ensure that workshops have been upgraded with regard to lighting, environmental control and material flow
This role is at a GBF6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager
Qualifications
- Matric (Maths + Science) / Technical N3
- National Higher Diploma in Engineering (BTech or Better) NQF Level 6
- Advantageous: N5 in Project Management (National Diploma: Project Management), Programme in Total Quality Management
- Advantageous: Pragma planner certification
Experience
- Experienced in managing a computerized planned maintenance system
- Three years’ experience as a planned maintenance officer
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated skill in managing people and resources
- Ability to plan and organize
- Working knowledge of client disciplines – Metallurgy, Mining, Engineering
- Advanced level computer skills for role including the SAP PM module
- Ability to schedule and manage maintenance activities
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
11 June 2025
