Strata Control Officer C5 (Fixed Term Contract – 12 months)

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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions: Mototolo Lebowa

The Strata Control Officer is responsible for supporting the Shaft Rock Engineer in all strata control–related activities. This includes advising on strata control matters, identifying and stopping dangerous or non-compliant working places, and assisting with the preparation and design of strata control plans and reports.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to support standards and to delineate areas with possible strata control problems.
• Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement and input relevant data into plans and layouts.
• Gives training to the operations personnel in strata control factors and reporting to the HRD Manager.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to their operational plans or problems encountered.
• Monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
• Guideline management in standards for section safety and performance.
• Audit mining standards for support and pillars to ensure conformance.
• Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities e.g. Codes of Practice during underground visits.
• Participation in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents and support the Shaft Rock Engineer with rock engineering information to compile reports.
• Do regular RMR’s during underground visits to build up a database and monitor as well as compile reports on the stability of underground workings.
• Assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with the monthly risk assessments on the stope plans and assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.

This role is a C5 level reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.

• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• Strata Control certificate
• Competent B certificate - advantageous 

Experience

• 1 year as a Strata Control Officer in a mining environment 
• Training experience will be advantageous  

Knowledge and Skills

• Code 08 Drivers license and own transport
• Computer literacy with high proficiency in Ms Excel and Ms PowerPoint

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

23/03/2026

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