Heavy Vehicle Driver

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platinum producer in Mokopane is looking for a Heavy Vehicle Driver to ensure safe driving and maintain high safety standards. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification and valid driver’s licenses including EB/Code 08. The role requires between 1-3 years of heavy vehicle driving experience and offers a meaningful work environment focused on safety and diversity.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe Operations

Qualifications

• 1-3 years heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Understanding and applying safe driving techniques.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle according to load.
• Ensure safe, high-quality driving and effective vehicle operation.
• Conduct daily inspections prior to usage.

Skills

Safe driving techniques

Traffic laws and regulations

Good communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence

Valid C1, C, EC1, EC driver’s licence

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.

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.

Number of positions: 3

The role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

This is a Fixed Term role.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure safe, high-quality driving and effective vehicle operation
• Follow work instructions and orders.
• Ensure proper understanding of the required actions and orders.
• Apply recognised work, driving and safety standards.
• Ensure that tasks are completed to required quality standards.
• Conduct daily inspections prior to usage.
• Ensure that the vehicle is maintained according to set schedule.
• Identify any unexpected problems that could require higher level technical support to vehicles.
• Compile an accurate shift report.
• Report to supervisor when task complete.
• Drive vehicle according to load.
• Ensure that regular inspections are carried out on vehicles to ensure road worthiness.
• Ensure accurate administration of load paperwork.
• Complete role related administration.
• Drive according to heavy duty driving regulations.
• Participate in safety meetings as and when required.
• Report any safety related grievances or issues to the safety rep or supervisor.
• Communicate any process-related problems to the appropriate team members/supervisors.
• Assist engineering staff with vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure effective two-way communication with team members.

This role is at a Band 9 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence
• Valid Code C1, C, EC1, EC driver’s licence
• Code 10 Driver’s Licence will be advantageous.
• Public Drivers Permit will be advantageous.

Experience, Technical knowledge skills

• 1- 3 years heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Diving Skills: Applying safe driving techniques, such as maintaining a safe following distance and being aware of surroundings.
• Traffic laws and regulations: Understanding and following all local, state, and federal traffic laws.
• Hazardous material handling and loading skills: Safely transporting dangerous goods in compliance with all regulations (for specific roles).
• Emergency response: Knowing how to react quickly and effectively in case of an accident or other emergency.
• Good communication skills.

Additional Information

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 24 November 2025

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