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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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of position:   Waterval Smelter

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety

Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

 Performance and Delivery

Oversee electrical installations and ensure equipment operate at specification Maintain equipment and working areas at ‘Zero Tolerance Compliance’

• Ensures use of proper procedure and critical controls for all tasks

• Implements and maintains applicable Regulations and Codes of practice and standards

• Completes safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports where required

• Continuously discusses safety statistics and campaign details with the team

Ensure inspections and use of hazardous machinery and equipment comply with legal and mine requirements

• Ensure that all appropriate work specifications, procedures and legal requirements are applied to the use of equipment, machinery and related safety devices

• Perform periodic and scheduled inspections of task and equipment as required

Supervises the installation and maintenance of all electrical units and components thereof

• Plans daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities

• Ensures availability of required parts, equipment and resources

• Monitors the performance of team

Monitors operational effectiveness of electrical cabling and power distribution facilities

• Performs periodic and scheduled inspections of cabling and equipment

• Schedules breakdown requests and installation needs with relevant role players

• Supervises the installation, replacement or servicing of units and/or components as specified

 • Supervises the housekeeping standards in area of responsibility

Process remains fully operational

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities with operational team (planned work and shutdowns)

• Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards

• Chairing green area meetings at the start of each day

• Investigation of incidents/accidents in area of responsibility (find root causes and sort out timeously)

• Liaise with the other Foreman to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed

• Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of cooperation within the section

• Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the section’s performance

• Monitor the process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions

• Ensure availability for after-hours standby duties

• Allocate multi-task team members to Artisans when required to perform and ensure effective maintenance

• Accompany the Engineers on regular inspections and audits around the section

• Review operational plans and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates

• Control costs to achieve maximum availability at lowest expenses

Promote team concepts

• Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives

• Encourages initiatives and delegates responsibility

• Provides technical mentorship and guidance

• Support the induction of new employees

• Maintain fair and equitable disciplinary procedures

Administration of necessary systems

• Compile accurate reports where required

• Ensure that required job instructions are available to employees

• Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures

• Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained

• Ensure that all the data captured on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous

• Assist and participate in Risk Management Programmes

• Completion of audit administration

• Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with

People & Teams

• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements

This role is at a GBF7 level, reporting to the Section Engineer

• Grade 12 with maths and science
• Qualified as an Electrician
• Foreman Certificate (desirable)
• MV Competence (desirable)
• Electrical National Diploma (desirable)

Experience

• 5 years post-trade qualified experience

• Supervisory experience would be advantageous

• Computer literacy(word/excel/Outlook)

Knowledge and Skills

Developing skill in:

• Maintenance planning and work scheduling.

• Coordination of maintenance activities.

• Team supervision and task allocation.

Proficient skill in:

• Installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

• Application of electrical safety procedures and standards, including risk identification, hazard management and incident reporting.

• Breakdown coordination and corrective actions.

Advanced skill in:

• Supervision of electrical maintenance activities and coordination of maintenance teams.

• All Medium Voltage (MV) systems, equipment and switching procedures.

• Understanding of VSDs, SIMOCODE

• Read, interpret, and analyse electrical drawings and schematics

• Breakdown investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Electrical compliance inspections and audits.

• Planned shutdown and maintenance execution.

• Operational systems

Expert skill in:

• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety act, operational procedures, OHSA electrical regulations and safety standards. Management of actions (i.e. Isometrix)

• Technical leadership, coaching and development of artisans and artisan assistants.

• Operational decision-making during breakdowns, emergencies and major maintenance activities.

Other requirements

Medical certificate of fitness

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

18 August 2026