Instrumentation Technician SF

Valterra Platinum; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Polokwane is seeking an Instrumentation Technician. The role involves disseminating best practices, auditing safety areas, troubleshooting systems, and performing equipment maintenance. Candidates should have a National N6 Diploma, relevant experience, and good decision-making skills. Join this organization for meaningful work in a high-performance environment committed to safety and diversity.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Culture that respects diversity

Clear commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant work experience (external applicants only).

Responsibilities

• Disseminate best practice in instrumentation aspects.
• Audit high risk and safety critical areas.
• Analyse and identify problems on the current control solution.
• System troubleshooting and hardware problems resolution.
• Support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware.
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the control solution.
• Adherence to the Anglo Platinum Change Procedure.
• Adherence to Anglo Platinum Standards.
• Assist with commissioning for onsite projects.
• Willing to work shifts.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy

Good decision making skills

English literate

Education

National N6 Diploma + Trade Test

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) (T3/S4)

Registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA

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

1

Location of position

Polokwane Smelters

Job Description

• Disseminate best practice in instrumentation aspects
• Audit high risk and safety critical areas
• Analyse and identify problems on the current control solution
• System troubleshooting and hardware problems resolution
• Support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the control solution
• Adherence to the Anglo Platinum Change Procedure
• Adherence to Anglo Platinum Standards
• Assist with commissioning for onsite projects
• Willing to work shifts

Qualifications

• National N6 Diploma + Trade Test
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) (T3/S4)
• Registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA

Experience

• 3 years relevant work experience (external applicants only)

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced computer literacy
• English literate
• Good decision making skills
• Valid driving license code 08

What 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, including 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

18 November 2025