Mining Scheduler

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 Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Takes reasonable care to protect his or her health and safety, and that of other persons who may be affected by any act or omission thereof.
• Takes proper care of Health and Safety facilities and equipment provided for the protection of his or her health and safety, and that of other persons.
• Reports to his or her immediate supervisor any situation, which he or she believes, presents a risk to his or her health or safety or that of any other person.
• Conducts inspections of Health and Safety conditions and risks in working area, reports and corrects sub-standard item, conditions, risks and unsafe acts to his or her supervisor.
• Ensures own and others compliance to relevant Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practices 
• Execute the “Schedule Work” element of the Operating Model
• Comply with quality specifications and authority levels set out in the documentation
• Exhibit effective Team Leadership and Team Membership behaviours
• Review the Work Order Task Status Report on a daily basis: To schedule newly approved work/ To assist in setting the schedule/ To track upcoming work
• Work collaterally across business units, to ensure the proper communication of timing and impact of scheduled work
• Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful procurement of resources allowing the scheduling of work orders for completion by their Required Date
• Escalate to appropriate authority in the event that scheduling tasks by the Required Date results in a requirement for additional downtime and/or resources
• Work collaterally across business units, to ensure the proper communication of timing and impact of scheduled tasks
• Schedule tasks to minimize the impact on operating performance without exceeding the Required Date for work completion
• Comply with applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures
• Schedule approved work orders for execution at a scheduled date prior to the Required Date
• Support the Work Management process by ensuring that all approved work is completed by the Required Date
• Production of period reports (weekly and monthly) detailing scheduled versus actual maintenance activities and resource usage. Development of other reports as necessary.
• Keeps management informed and shares information. Provides well thought out, concise and timely oral and written information.
• To actively participate in the process in order to achieve the required outcomes for implementation into the production scheduling and ERP system
• To produce information for the development of the Routine Operating Schedule.
• Analyse the results to update risk assessment/ to update the Routine Operating Schedule to enable continuous improvement
• Actively review systems and procedures regularly within the area to maximise effectiveness and efficiency within the Company.
• Provide leadership and supervision for continual improvement of processes and procedures 

This role is at a C5 Level reporting to the Week Scheduler/Section Manager Operational Planning.

• Matric
• BSc/BEng or National diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification

Experience Knowledge and Skills

• 3-5 years Operational Experience in Open pit Mining
• Work integration of technical services, mining and engineering/ maintenance strategies
• Ability to Schedule operational and maintenance activities
• Software Proficiency in Deswik (CAD, Sched & LHS) or other relevant Open Pit Planning & Scheduling packages
• Demonstrated ability to function in a high performance and agile environment with cross-functional stakeholders
• Code 8 driver license

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: 20 March 2026

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