Fix Term Mine Overseer Production

Valterra Platinum Limited; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Market-aligned rewards

Learning & progression

Diversity culture

Safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Mine Overseer to ensure safe, compliant execution of mining, development, construction and project activities. You will coordinate schedules, manage frontline crews, and align operations with the MHSA and company priorities.

The role requires a Mine Overseer Certificate for Scheduled Mines, blasting and First Aid certificates, a valid driver’s license, and strong leadership with risk management and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of frontline operational personnel.
• Strong knowledge of MHSA and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating production, development and project execution.
• Ability to deliver targets for safety, production, quality and cost.

Responsibilities

• Plan and safely execute mining, development, construction and project activities.
• Execute schedules in line with On-Mine Plan and business priorities.
• Deliver ore to passes per production plans and requirements.
• Ensure activities comply with operating standards, procedures and legal requirements.
• Lead and manage frontline personnel with performance management.
• Monitor real-time performance and allocate resources to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Risk management

Underground mining

Project coordination

Education

Mining Degree/Diploma (advantageous)

Job description

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

Company Description

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

We invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts — powered by curiosity, courage, and care.

Add Location : This role is based in Thabazimbi

Job Description

The Mine Overseer holds legal accountability in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Act 29 of 1996, through the 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 appointments. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that a designated operational area achieves sustainable performance through the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of mining, development, construction, and project activities, while maintaining alignment with current and future best practices.

The Mine Overseer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing the following functions:

• Plan, prepare, and safely execute mining, development, construction, and project activities within predetermined areas to achieve operational objectives.
• Execute project and construction schedules in alignment with the On-Mine Plan and approved business priorities, achieving established targets for Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC), cost, volume, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Deliver quality ore to designated ore passes in accordance with approved production plans and business requirements.
• Ensure all project, construction, development, and production activities are executed in compliance with approved operating standards, procedures, work instructions, and legal requirements.
• Lead and manage frontline operational personnel responsible for the physical execution of production, development, project, and construction activities, including direct supervision and performance management.
• Monitor real-time operational and project execution performance and provide resource allocation direction to ensure the achievement of planned targets.

This role is in the Mining department at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager

Qualifications

• Mine Overseer Certificate for Scheduled Mines
• Blasting Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Certificate of Fitness
• Mining Degree/Diploma (advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ mining experience at metalliferous mines
• Minimum of 3-years’ experience as a Mine Overseer holding Regulation 2.14.1 read with 2.13.12 appointments
• Proven experience in underground mine development and conventional mining half-level optimization.
• Experience in coordinating production, development, and project execution activities.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and statutory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of underground project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills in managing multiple crews and frontline teams.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional support services including Engineering, Rock Engineering, Survey, and Planning.
• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver operational targets relating to safety, production, development, quality, and cost performance.

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

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: 21 October 2026