Fixed Term Strata Control Officer

Valterra Platinum Limited; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum invites applications for a Strata Control Officer based at Tumela Lower, Thabazimbi, SA. The role assists the Shaft Rock Engineer with strata control issues and reports to the MRM Department at a C5 level.

It is a fixed term contract for 6 months. You will undertake underground visits, perform rock engineering measurements, and coordinate with Shift Supervisors to monitor conditions, safety standards and layouts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science is required.
• Certificate in Strata Control is required.
• 1 year experience in Strata Control within a conventional mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to standards and to outline areas with possible strata control problems.
• Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement and input relevant data into plans and layouts.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to operational plans or problems encountered and monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
• Provide guideline management in standards for section safety and assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.
• Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities and participate in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents e.g. Codes of Practice during Pit and underground visits.
• Support and assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with monthly risk assessments and rock engineering information for reporting.
• Regular Rock Mass Ratings during underground visits to build up a database, monitor and report stability of underground workings and assist with testing rock properties.

Skills

Strata control

Education

Grade 12 Math & Science

Certificate in Strata Control

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.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts-powed by curiosity, courage, and care.

This role is based at Tumela Lower, Thabazimbi, South Africa and is a Fixed Term contract for 6 months.

Job Description

The Strata Control Officer is responsible for assisting the Shaft Rock Engineer with strata control issues.

Focus areas for this role include:

• Undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to standards and to outline areas with possible strata control problems.
• Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement and input relevant data into plans and layouts.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to operational plans or problems encountered and monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
• Provide guideline management in standards for section safety and performance and assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.
• Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities and participate in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents e.g. Codes of Practice during Pit and underground visits.
• Support and assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with monthly risk assessments and rock engineering information for reporting.
• Regular Rock Mass Ratings during underground visits to build up a database, monitor and report stability of underground workings and assist with testing rock properties.

This role is in the MRM Department at a C5 level reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science is required.
• Certificate in Strata Control is required.

Experience

• 1 year experience in Strata Control within a Conventional Mining environment.

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 - 16 September 2026