Section Evaluator

Anglo American; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a Section Evaluator to manage underground measurements and report data accurately. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in grade management and will be rewarded with a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• Strong mathematics and science background required.
• Advanced Valuation certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a mid-sized environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for underground reef measurements and data analysis.
• Regular presentation of sampling and stope width to management.
• Scheduling workload prioritization for data collection.

Skills

Computer literacy

Ability to evaluate from histograms

Education

Grade 12 with minimum 50% in maths and science

Chamber of Mines certificate (Advanced Valuation)

B Tech Mineral Resource Management (advantageous)

Job description

Company Description

The Section Evaluator is responsible for underground reef measurements, collation, reporting and interpretation of data from stope width measurement. The valuator must present the sampling and stope width information to management on a regular basis as well as prepare the information for month end measurement. The valuator must advise management on all aspects of the grade management on the shaft.

Valterra Platinum is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description

• Scheduling of workload to known priorities
• Work priorities for multitask team data collection
• Quality work performed
• Application of procedures
• Usage of MRM systems
• Time duration for task completion

This role is in the Technical - MRM Survey Department at a D1 level reporting to the Shaft Surveyor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with minimum 50% in maths and science
• Chamber of Mines certificate (Advanced Valuation)
• Advantageous: B Tech Mineral Resource Management

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform in a medium size environment.
• Computer literacy for role
• Ability to evaluate from histograms

Additional Information

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Platinum takes a stand against gender-based: “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”

What we offer

When you join Valterra Platinum, youcan expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Valterra Platinum is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

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 fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing date: 06 June 2025