Practitioner Operational Risk

Valterra Platinum; Thabazimbi Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work in a high-performance,

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Learning, development and progression

Job summary

Valterra Platinum seeks an experienced Operational Risk professional to lead the ORM program at Mortimer Smelter. You will plan, coordinate and drive the four-layer risk framework, ensuring safety, sustainability and compliant operations across the site.

You will analyse risks from mining operations through processing, engaging with leadership to strengthen controls, drive continuous improvement and advance risk maturity within a dynamic PGMs operation.

Qualifications

• Educated to minimum national diploma level in a relevant discipline such as sciences or engineering.
• Courses in ISO management systems (9001/14001/45001) are preferred.
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques (WRAC, Bow-tie, HAZOP/HAZAN) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and coordinate ORM across the operational risk profile.
• Apply the four layers of risk management at the operation.
• Maintain and improve the ORM IT platform and associated processes.
• Advise on skills development to enhance risk management.
• Monitor and report risk performance to management and leaders.
• Provide input to ensure management of material risks and learning from incidents.

Skills

Risk management

Safety

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Bow-tie Analysis

HAZOP/HAZAN

Leadership

Communication

Education

National Diploma (relevant discipline)

ISO management systems training

Risk/Audit qualification

Tools

Bowtie XP (or Isometrix/CURA)

Job description

Company Description

Valterra 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 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: Mortimer Smelter

Job Description

The operational risk management (ORM) business process is a key business process supporting the achievement of operational objectives at Valterra Platinum operations. The Operational Risk function with VP supports the organisations capability to manage risk and exploit opportunities.

Safety & Health

• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system to avoid these risks. Performance & Delivery.

Performance & Delivery

• Plan, implement and coordinate the implementation of ORM to all aspects of the operational risk profile.
• Support and coordinate the application of the ORM four layers of risk management at the operation
• Baseline risk management
• Issue-based risk management
• Task risk management
• Continuous risk management
• Implement and execute operationally against the integrated risk management framework operational risk management processes, systems, standards and procedures.
• Implement and maintain the functioning of operational risk management IT Platform.
• Plan and implement the Annual Operational Risk Programme and ensure support managerial oversight of the delivery of operational risk targets and key results areas.
• Advise the operation on required skills development to enhance the skills and competencies of employees and contractors to achieve excellence in operational risk management.
• Report, monitor and track operational risk performance to risk management role holders and operational management and leaders.
• Provide risk based operational input to operation to ensure management of material risks, audit results and Learning from Incidents.
• Routinely advise operational line role holders, managers and leaders operational risk performance and necessary actions.

Support required integration of operational risk management into leading operational practices and programs such as the Operating Model, incident investigation and assurance practices.

Sustainability & Social

• Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline.

People & Teams

• Participate in all team engagements where required.

Compliance

• Adhere to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performance
• Adhere to Valterra Platinum compliance requirements and ensure compliance of team
• Adhere to compliance governance within the team
• Other compliance requirements as assigned by the Manager.

This role is at a GBF 7 level, reporting to the Section Manager SHE

Qualifications

• Essential requirement: educated to a minimum of a national diploma level in a relevant discipline or equivalent (such as sciences, engineering or other related careers)
• Preferable requirement: Courses in management systems ISO (9001, 14001, 45001),
• Risk qualification (advantageous)
• Audit qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• Detailed understanding of the Platinum value chain and operational trends and risks.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant operational mining, processing, and engineering related experience
• An understanding of the operational aspects associated with mining operations
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management within a technical environment
• Knowledge and experience with risk assessment techniques such as WRAC, Bow-tie Analysis, HAZOP/HAZAN and other industry recognised techniques and tools.
• Track record of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and coordinating disciplines relevant to risk management.

Operations

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role.

Commercial

• Basic financial metrics, cost and value management & budgeting tools

Management

• Risk management techniques and critical controls
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led high performance and change

Additional Requirements Will Include

• Technical Skills: Ability to apply the following skills at a defined level
• Knowledge of safety, health and environment policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values

Desirable

• Ability to use operational risk management system for input and data analysis (e.g: Bowtie XP, Isometrix, CURA, IHS, etc.)
• Translate recommendations into tangible operational outcomes.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office suite etc.)

Additional Information

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

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 behaviors 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

26 August 2026

Operational vacancy