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 Unki Mine Shurugwi Zimbabwe and its full time

Job Description

This role is responsible to ensure a safe, efficient and productive engineering maintenance through the supervision of a team of artisans on the Shaft.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

Ensuring Safety Health Environmental and Quality compliance in lifting and rigging activities.Assist the Operation management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the complex in achieving set targets and objectives.Analyze criticality and hazards associated with different types of lifts and assist the Rigging team in formulation of the respective critical controls.Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements.Investigate all potential and repeat incidents with the aim of identifying root causes and eliminate defects.Ensure the agreed Lifting Asset/Equipment Management strategies and systems remain fully operational and are implemented effectively.Effective administration of the necessary systems.Supervising the Rigging team.To provide advice to riggers and relevant staff on lifting equipment repairs and preventative maintenanceProvide technical mentorship and skills development programs for the Rigging team.

This role is at a Band 7(C6) level reporting to the Section Engineer .

Qualifications5 ‘O’ level Subjects including EnglishApprentice trainedCertified competent skilled work Class 1 RiggerNational Certificate or higher in Rigging or Mechanical Engineering in an added advantage

        Experience, Knowledge and Skills

At least 10 years’ post trade qualified experienceExperience at supervision level as a Foreperson is an added advantageComputer literate in full MS OfficeGood analytical and decisions making skillsValid driving license

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

30 July 2025

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