Processor Smelter

De Beers Group of Companies; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Processor Grade 3 for a shift-based entry role in Polokwane. Responsibilities include carrying out specific work procedures, reacting to abnormal activities, performing equipment inspections, and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 qualification in Maths, Science, and English. This position offers meaningful work in a high-performance environment with opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning, development, and progression

Culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation

Commitment to safe Operations

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks pertaining to specific work procedures within the section.
• React to abnormal activities and notify the process supervisor.
• Perform inspections on equipment and assist in breakdowns.
• Complete safety inspections and maintain good housekeeping.

Education

Grade 12 – Maths, Science, English

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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of position: Polokwane

Job Description

The Processor Grade 3 is a shift-based entry role, which is required to carry out tasks pertaining to specific work procedures within the section.

• Safety Indicators
• Standards conformed to
• Hazards identified and reported
• Incidents reported and followed up
• Participate in investigations
• Housekeeping Standards
• Reacting to abnormal activities and notification of such to the process supervisor
• Support team members if they require assistance
• Perform inspections on equipment
• Start and stop equipment where required
• Provide assistance in breakdowns
• Follow instructions from supervisors carefully
• Apply open two-way communication
• Operate communication equipment Carry out basic operational procedures as required/directed Safety, Health, environment and Quality
• Reports completed to required standards
• Complete safety inspections
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Adhere to and improved safety standards
• Report abnormal activities conditions
• Participate in safety meetings
• Identify hazards and threats to the process proactively
• Complete data logging and reporting to standard

Qualifications

• Grade 12 – Maths, Science, English

Experience

• None

Additional Information

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.

How to Apply

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