Section Engineer Production

Anglo American; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PGM producer in Thabazimbi, South Africa is seeking a Section Engineer responsible for operational services. The role requires an engineering degree, a Government Certificate of Competency, and 5 years of relevant experience. As a Section Engineer, you will oversee the effective movement of materials and ensure legal compliance. The company values excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning, development and progression

Commitment to safe Operations

Qualifications

• 5 years of post-engineering qualification experience, with 3 years in an appointed position.
• Experience in underground mechanized mining environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Application of the Asset Management Framework.
• Develop and manage the budget for sections through Asset Management Plans.
• Manage major shutdowns, component replacements and rebuilds.
• Ensure sections are legally compliant.
• Compile regular reports on engineering performance metrics.

Skills

Computer literacy

Proficiency in English

Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Education

Engineering related degree – BSC Engineering / Diploma

Government Certificate of Competency

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 Amandelbult Concentrator, Thabazimbi, South Africa

Job Description

The Section Engineer is a 2.13.1/2.13.3.1 or 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHS Act (in Mining Operations) or in terms of the OHS (in Process Operations) and is responsible to provide operational service to the Resident Engineer, with a 1- year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe movement of men, ore and material in the vertical/decline/horizontal shaft/haulage/plant and the associated maintenance and construction linked to the Operational Area of responsibility.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Application of the Asset Management Framework.
• Application of Valterra Platinum Technical Standards and their associated Critical Controls.
• Develop and manage the budget for their sections with a clear view of the required maintenance within a window of 1 to 5 years, through the development of Asset Management Plans (AMP’s), also known as Life of Physical Asset Plans (LOPAP’s).
• Manage major shutdowns, component replacements and rebuilds.
• Manage projects within their appointed area of responsibility, to be completed in full, on schedule and to budget.
• Ensure their sections are always legally compliant.
• Manage critical asset performance to ensure production outcomes are met according to business expectations.
• Maintain infrastructure in a sustainable manner to ensure no indirect risks to production outcome.
• Manage effective logistics of machinery used to transport ore waste, equipment or people.
• Manage the construction, erection, installation, commissioning, repairs and maintenance of all equipment in area of responsibility.
• Manage people appointed to supervise, control and operate all equipment in area of responsibility.
• Compile a strategy for the section within your area of responsibility, detailing improvement opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce the cost of maintenance and improve safety.
• Compile appropriate and regular reports, detailing performance against the required engineering performance metrics as well as progress against strategy.

This role is Band 6/12 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager

Qualifications

• Engineering related degree – BSC Engineering / Diploma
• Government Certificate of Competency

Experience

• 5 years of post-engineering qualification experience, of which 3 years in an appointed position (relevant to the role) will be advantageous
• Experience in underground mechanized mining environment will be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Additional Information

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 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

26 November 2025