Chemist

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Mogalakwena Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining and metals company based in Limpopo seeks a candidate for a laboratory role requiring a chemistry degree and at least 3 years of laboratory experience. The successful candidate will ensure a safe working environment, monitor operating standards, and perform audits and technical problem-solving. This position offers meaningful work in a values-led environment and opportunities for growth and development. Apply today and contribute to the company's success.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees.
• Monitor operating standards and ensure they are understood.
• Conduct sectional audits and investigations.
• Provide technical advice and problem solutions.
• Prepare QA/QC reports.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication

Technical problem solving

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

4 Years Chemistry degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

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 at Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Analysis completed in time within agreed standards and adherence to SLA
• Ensure a Safe and Healthy working environment for all employees in terms of SHER
• Timeous and accurate presentation of documentation, statistics and reports
• Supplier and customer satisfaction
• Effective communications with teams’ members
• Attend applicable meetings
• Sectional audits and investigations
• Technical advice
• Technical problem solutions
• Input on instrument upgrades
• Monitor operating standards and procedures and ensure that they are up to date and understood
• Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards
• QA/QC reports

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Section Manager Chemistry

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• 4 Years Chemistry degree or equivalent

Experience

• At least3 Years’ experience laboratory experience

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 harm, 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

04 February 2026