Engineering Specialist Non Production

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.

The position is based at Amandelbult Concentrator.

The Engineering Specialist Surface is a 2.6.1 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and is responsible for providing operational service the SEM Concentrator, with a year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe Manufacturing and Maintenance of process/ engineering equipment.

• Your responsibilities will include: 
• Assist the SEM Concentrator in developing an operational plan for the year to support the achievement of throughput objectives
• Undertake to plan, up to 1-2 years ahead, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets
• Liaise with the SEM Concentrator regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employees’ resources
• Undertake to audit the satisfaction of the operational team to whom the coordinator provides high level technical support
• Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities.
• 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
• Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures
• Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime work are maintained and record keeping of legal compliance
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
• Completion of audit administration
• Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with
• Ensure that technical data is accurate
• Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists and Foremen to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed
• Will execute any reasonable work instruction provided by any senior or team members to ensure the effective completion of a task or safe making of an area
• Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section
• Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the section’s performance
• Monitor the Central logistics process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions
• Ensure that all the data captured on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous
• Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends, identify problems and comply with management reports
• Ensure safety and engineering policies are adhered to
• Comply with Environmental Policies

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Section Engineering Manager

Qualifications Section

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Trade qualification
• Engineering Specialist Certificate
• Advantageous: Industrial Engineering, Civil and / or Mechanical engineering qualification

Experience

5 years’ experience as Engineering Foreman

Technical Knowledge and skills

• Basic computer literacy
• Manufacturing knowledge (Platework /machining/Fitting)
• Mechanical and structural Drawing understanding
• Service environment
• English literate
• Valid driving license code 08

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 harm, 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 behaviour 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: 24 April 2026

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