Millwright UG

Valterra Platinum; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work in high-performance, 0

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Learning, development and progression

Diversity and innovation

Safe Operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum is seeking a Millwright to provide engineering technical service in an underground operation. The role reports to an Electrical Foreman and involves planning work orders, coordinating resources, applying work standards and ensuring safety in execution.

Qualified candidates will hold Grade 10 or N2, a Trade Certificate for Fitter and Electrician, and at least 2 years of underground experience, plus a valid code 08 driving licence.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Technical N2.
• Trade Certificate for Fitter and Electrician.
• 2 Years Experience in an underground environment.
• Valid driving license code 08.

Responsibilities

• Plan execution of work orders.
• Decide and Convey resources requirements.
• Application of work standards.
• Quality of work completed.
• Decisions within allocated schedule of work and safety standards.
• Complete the requisition order and submit.
• Scheduling of tasks for the team in the area.
• Veto on individual resources on their shift in the area.
• Changing tasks and machine settings to minimize the effect of unexpected problems.
• Stop the operation if the working conditions are unsafe.
• Identifying employees suitable for further training.
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures.

Skills

Driving licence code 08

Education

Grade 10 or Technical N2

Trade Certificate for Fitter and Electrician

Job description

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

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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions: Mototolo Der Brochen

Job Description

Job Description

The Millwright is responsible to provide engineering technical service to a one of the sections of the Operational Area.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Plan execution of work orders
• Decide and Convey resources requirements
• Application of work standards
• Quality of work completed
• Decisions within allocated schedule of work and safety standards
• Complete the requisition order and submit
• Scheduling of tasks for the team in the area
• Veto on individual resources on their shift in the area
• Changing tasks and machine settings to minimize the effect of unexpected problems
• Stop the operation if the working conditions are unsafe
• Identifying employees suitable for further training
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures

This role is at a C2 role reporting to an Electrical Foreman.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Technical Trade Specific N2
• Trade Certificate for Fitter and Electrician

Experience

• 2 Years Experience in an underground environment

Knowledge And Skills

• Valid driving license code 08

Additional Information

What We Offe r

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 : 07/September/ 2026