Emergency Prep and Resp Coordinator

Valterra Platinum Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited in South Africa seeks a Safety & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to lead readiness and compliance at site, training teams, and coordinate with ERT and RIT captains on emergencies.

You will develop and review policies, manage the emergency fleet, audit plans, and liaise with authorities to safeguard personnel and operations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Safety & Fire Rescue is required.
• Experience in Fire Fighting and Hazardous materials response.
• Completion of A3 or Risk Related Training.
• COMSOC 1 & 2 certification.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support is required.
• Occupational Health knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on emergency preparedness and response processes.
• Develop and review emergency management processes and guidelines.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and interest groups.
• Audit emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Oversee training programs and alignment with BCM risk index.
• Manage emergency response fleet (Fire truck, etc.).
• Audit across all phases of operations.
• Develop and review First Aid, BCM policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Safety & Fire Rescue qualification

Fire fighting

Hazardous materials response

Industrial confined space rescue

A3 or Risk Related Training

COMSOC 1 & 2

Advanced Trauma/Life Support

Occupational Health knowledge

Job description

• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

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.

Job Description

As a front-line figure in ensuring readiness and compliance, the coordinator will be physically present at emergency scenes, led by example in training and fitness sessions, and engage directly with ERT and RIT captains on-site. Collaboration with municipal and external stakeholders is a key part of safeguarding personnel and resources, and this role is at the heart of those efforts, requiring a visible presence and a hands-on approach.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Provide expert advice and implementation of best practice systems and programs within emergency preparedness and response.
• Develop and review Emergency management processes including First Aid, Business Continuity Management, guidelines, and procedures.
• Lobby with relevant parties such as regulatory authorities and interest groups.
• Conduct audits of emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Administer necessary systems and ensure all training and projects align with operational standards and business continuity management risk index.
• Oversee the management of the emergency response fleet (Fire truck, fire RIV, Ladder Truck etc.)
• Lobbying with relevant parties such as regulatory authorities, I&APs,
• Audits of emergency preparedness and response plans during
  all phases of operations
• Develop, and constantly review, First Aid, Business Continuity Management policies, guidelines, procedures and Codes of Practice to meet the needs of Valterra Platinum.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Safety & Fire Rescue
• Qualification in Fire Fighting, Hazardous material response,Industrial confined space rescue. Fire apparatusdriver/operator
• Completion of A3 or Risk Related Training
• Successful completion of COMSOC 1 & 2
• Qualification in Advanced Trauma/Life Support and
• Occupational Health would be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years on industrial Safety & Firefightingexperience
• Process plant knowledge and experience will be anadvantage

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must demonstrate leadership skills and take initiatives
• Effective communication both oral and in writing
• Becapable to assess

Additional Information

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.