Diesel Mechanic OC

Valterra Platinum Limited; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited seeks a Diesel Mechanic for our Mokopane, Limpopo operations. This on-site role reports to the Senior Engineering Foreman and requires a technical N2, Grade 12 and a Diesel Mechanic trade certificate. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of relevant experience and be willing to standby and perform overtime.

Key duties include safety meetings, risk assessments, supervising tasks, and timely maintenance of equipment to meet high standards. A Code 8 license is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and a Technical N2.
• Diesel Mechanic trade certificate is required.
• Must be willing to standby and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Attend and conduct Safety meetings.
• Conduct and participate in Risk assessments.
• Allocate tasks to subordinates.
• Attend to breakdowns and emergencies as required.
• Ensure proper on-the-job training and coaching.
• Ensure environmental compliance.
• Maintain high quality of work.
• Record results of legal examinations in the appropriate format.
• Complete job cards and describe work and spares used.

Skills

Safety compliance

Standby & OT

Risk assessment knowledge

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Education

Grade 12

Technical N2

Diesel Mechanic trade certificate

Tools

Code 8 driver9 license

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.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Number of positions

1

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Attend and conduct Safety meeting
• Conducts and participate in Risk assessments
• Allocate tasks to subordinates
• Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required
• Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates
• Comply to environmental requirements
• Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components
• Maintains a high quality of work
• Timely and accurate information
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format
• Works in a sequence that prioritizes work requirements
• Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PM’s)
• Performing work to the required standards and specifications
• Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks

Job Details

This role is at a Band C2 level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Technical Trade Specific N2
• Diesel Mechanic trade certificate

Experience

• 3 Years’ experience
• Basic Computer Skills
• English literate (speak, read and write)
• Must be able to do standby and overtime
• Must be familiar with risk assessments processes and procedures

Additional Information Section

• Code 8 driver’s 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.

Closing Date

16 October 2026