Senior Engineering Planner Asset Management

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):

• Support the Work Management process by ensuring that all required resources for Approved Work are identified on the Work Order
•  Execute the “Plan Work” element of Work Management in the Operating Model and the Asset Management Framework.
• Comply with quality specifications and authority levels set out in the documentation
• Review the Work Order Task Status Report daily: To assist in prioritizing the planning work/ To track upcoming work
• Plan approved work orders (within area of responsibility) for resource provisioning and execution prior to the Required Date.
• Encourage contribution of planning details from those expected to do the work.
• Incorporate crew input into planning packages.
•  Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful planning of work orders for completion by their required date.
• Plan work to minimize the impact on operating performance without exceeding the required date for work completion.
• Plan work to minimize the demand for resources without exceeding the Required Date for work completion
• Comply with applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
• Develop and use standard jobs to improve the efficiency of the planning process
•  Exhibit effective Team Membership behaviors.

This role is at a Band D1 level reporting to the Planned Maintenance Coordinator.

• Grade 12 – with Math’s & Science
• Successfully completed all Planner Asset Management training modules, or equivalent.
• Completed an apprenticeship/ Learnership and is a qualified Artisan in a specific discipline or has suitable other technical qualifications and/or experience.
• Pragma Maintenance Planner Qualification will be advantageous
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence

Experience and Technical knowledge required for the role

• Successfully completed all Planner Asset Management training modules, or equivalent.
• 2 years plus experience required in Planned Maintenance as a Planner
• Computer literate in full MS office
• Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Experienced in using a computerised planned maintenance system (SAP)
• In depth knowledge of discipline specific work to be planned
• Basic artisan Training Module
• Work Knowledge of client disciplines – Metallurgy, Mining, Engineering
• Advanced SAP Planned Maintenance Training Module
• Ability to Plan maintenance or production activities

Important: applications without qualification-related attachments and certificates related to the role will NOT be considered

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 victimization. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviors 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: 27 March 2026

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