Section Engineer Production

Valterra Platinum; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platinum producer is seeking an experienced Engineering professional to ensure adherence to technical standards and manage plant projects. The role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo, and requires a BEng Engineering degree, along with five years of experience. The position aims to enhance operational excellence while prioritizing safety and compliance. Apply now and become part of a commitment to inclusion and safety in the workplace.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• Five years post Engineering qualification experience.
• Plant experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to site-specific and overall technical standards.
• Manage major shutdowns and oversee plant projects.
• Carry out maintenance at the plant.

Skills

Strategic Asset management

Safety Management

Multi-disciplinary team management

Microsoft Office

Proficiency in English

Education

BEng Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency in Mines and Works

Tools

Gyratory and cone Crushers

Conveyors

HPGR

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.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring adherence to site-specific and overall Valterra Platinum Technical standards.
• Multi-disciplinary team management
• Strategic Asset management including planned maintenance and common reliability practices
• Safety Management
• Labour structure, leave and training management
• Effective Budgeting Controls (OPEX and CAPEX)
• Management of Major shutdowns
• Oversee plant projects (within limit of authority)
• Ensuring adherence to Legal compliance
• Manage plant rotables and spares
• Carry out 1st, 2nd and 3rd line maintenance at the plant

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Engineering related degree – BEng Engineering
• Government Certificate of competency in Mines and Works

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• Five years post Engineering qualification experience
• Plant experience will be advantageous (Gyratory and cone Crushers, conveyors, HPGR)
• Proficient in computer literacy – Microsoft office
• Proficiency in English

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, 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

20 November 2025