Fixed Term Foreman Electrical

Valterra Platinum Limited; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited invites applications for a Foreman Electrical position based in Thabazimbi. The role oversees artisans in maintenance and installation of electrical equipment and services, with responsibility for administering resources and achieving operational targets.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12/Technical N3 and an Electrical Trade Test, with at least five years post-trade experience; supervisory exposure is advantageous in a high-standard, safety-focused mining environment.

Qualifications

• Five years post-trade qualified experience.
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Team employee selection
• Approved monthly budget expenditure
• Planned maintenance priorities
• Allocation of resources within section
• Setting daily, weekly and monthly technical targets
• Interpretations of the legal standards
• Shutting down the section if necessary for maintenance
• Determining work priorities
• Calling out specialist expertise when problems occur
• Changing plans and schedules on the shift to minimize the effect of unexpected problems
• Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe
• Agreeing on employees’ leave and overtime
• Identifying employees suitable for further training
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures

Skills

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Maintenance planning

Education

Grade 12/Technical N3

Electrical Trade Test

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.

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.

Add Location : Thabazimbi

Job Description

The Foreman Electrical is a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the Minerals Act and is responsible for the supervision of artisans in the maintenance and installation of electrical equipment and services.

It includes the administration and management of assigned resources within the designated area towards effective operation of the Operational Unit.

• Team employee selection
• Approved monthly budget expenditure
• Planned maintenance priorities
• Allocation of resources within section
• Setting daily, weekly and monthly technical targets
• Interpretations of the legal standards
• Shutting down the section if necessary for maintenance
• Determining work priorities
• Calling out specialist expertise when problems occur
• Changing plans and schedules on the shift to minimize the effect of unexpected problems
• Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe
• Agreeing on employees’ leave and overtime
• Identifying employees suitable for further training
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ Technical Trade Specific N3
• Electrical Trade Test

Experience

• Five years post-trade qualified experience
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous

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:05 October 2026