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.

Job Description

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions: Mototolo Der Brochen

The Shaft Surveyor is responsible for managing the specialist Survey and services and expertise at a Shaft. The work focus timeframe is 1 to 5 years but some plans may have a longer timeframe. In terms of the MSHA it is a 17.2 appointment.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Managing the Activities of the Survey and Evaluation TeamsPlanning monthly Survey and Evaluation requirement and prioritiesCompiling Survey and Evaluation plansSupervising the Survey TeamCompiling, designing and reports and plans appropriate to the Surveying functionImplementing effective controls & proceduresSupervising the measurement of underground production performanceAchieving optimum surveying standardsEstablishing on-Mine Survey StandardsCoordinating Effective Usage of EquipmentImplementing measurements and planning systemCo-ordinating and Advising on Standards and ProceduresSupervising Performance Measuring ProcessSupervising legal compliance to procedures and standardsAchieving legal compliance (Survey)Maintaining MPRDA survey legal complianceIssuing survey instructions and notificationsMaintaining DMR plansMonthly reporting according to standardEnsuring Availability of electronic production Survey plansCompiling Survey and Evaluation plans

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Chief Surveyor.

QualificationsMine Surveyors Certificate of CompetencyAdvantageous: Btech Mineral Resource Management 

Experience

5 years’ experience in Mine surveyingAdditional experience in Mine Evaluation

Knowledge And Skills

Competent as 17.2 (a) appointmentValid driver’s license code 08Computer literate for necessary systems

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

31 July 2025

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