Section Manager Production Mining

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 Amandelbult Complex, Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi

The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that the operational process in a defined area of the mine operates effectively through;

• Implement and support “Zero Tolerance” principles. through monitoring, analysing and responding to accident/incident reports and safety audits.
• Carry out regular Underground site inspections, identify hazard and high risks.
• Inspect and sign off legal records of site inspections, reports and written instructions and ensure compliance to necessary administration of certificates and permissions required for specialised tasks.
• Attend and contribute to production meetings for the area and consult with Production Manager regarding forecasted needs for area of responsibility.
• Assess and quantify equipping needs for the mining of exposed reef with stopping and logistics teams and Co-ordinate interaction between logistics and mining.
• Carry out regular visits to site, respond to identified deviations from planning, monitor daily production reports and responds to identified shortfalls or negative trends.
• Consult with, receive forecasted needs and cost limitations from Production Manager and Accountant and schedule mining process with team.
• Define projected costs and sets budget to predetermined store rates.
• Actively pursue new technology, improve procedures with team and suppliers and support research projects. 
• Maintain contact with technical developments through journals, mining papers and product information from suppliers, investigate and assess appropriate new technology through demonstrations and trials, on and off site.
• Supervises the completion and forwarding of all required production performance statistics to appropriate end users.
• Quantifies development and stopping targets and plans the process for the achievement thereof with the development team.
• Obtain and confirm section budget objectives and monitor / respond to unit cost reports. 
• Managing the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings

This role is in the Mining Operations Department at a band 6/12 level role reporting to the Production Manager

• Mining Engineering Degree
• Mine Managers Certificate of Competence
• Mine Overseer Certificate
• Blasting Certificate

Experience

• At least 8 years underground mining experience ( mechanized & conventional)
• Worked through the ranks: Miner, shift supervisor, mine overseer

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

06 February 2026 

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