Engineering Specialist Production (Electrical)

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 Section

As the Engineering Specialist production, you are expected to effectively execute and monitor the operations asset management program, audits, compliance, and continuous improvement diagnostics. Your responsibilities will also include assessing key maintenance functions as well as recommending improvements to the maintenance process from audit finding.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• As the Engineering Specialist production, you are expected to effectively execute and monitor the operations asset management program, audits, compliance, and continuous improvement diagnostics. Your responsibilities will also include assessing key maintenance functions as well as recommending improvements to the maintenance process from audit finding.
• Your responsibilities will include: 
• Assist the Section Engineer services in developing an operational plan for the year to support the achievement of throughput objectives.
• Liaise with the Section Engineer services regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employees resources.
• Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets.
• Review operational plan and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates. Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives 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.
• Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists, Section Engineers and Foremen to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed.
• Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the sections performance.
• Ensure that all the data captures 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 management reports.

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Section Engineer Services

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Relevant Trade in Electrical
• Electrical Engineering Foreman Certificate advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 8 Years operational experience of which 5 years in a foreman or Supervisor position

Technical Knowledge and skills

• Working knowledge of PLC control systems
• Conversant with MHSA and the OHSA acts
• Demonstrated skill in managing people and resources
• Basic computer literacy
• Working knowledge of client disciplines – Mining, Engineering
•  Valid driving license code 08
• Understanding Service environment Defect elimination knowledge Condition Monitoring knowledge 

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: 10 April 2026

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