Shaft Foreman

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of platinum in South Africa is looking for a dedicated individual to manage shaft schedules and ensure safety and compliance within their operations. The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification, relevant mining experience, and necessary blasting and onsetter certifications. Valterra Platinum offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and diversity with excellent opportunities for professional growth. Apply now to be part of a culture committed to excellence and inclusion.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

A culture that respects diversity

Qualifications

• Basic MS Packages knowledge is required.
• Grade 12 certificate is essential.
• Blasting and Onsetter certificates are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive shaft schedule to meet operational KPI's.
• Manage cost, overtime, and team morale.
• Stop operation if working conditions are unsafe.

Skills

Computer literacy – Basic MS Packages

Logistics experience

Education

Grade 12

Blasting Certificate

Onsetter Certificate

Certificate: ABC for Engineering or ABC for Mining

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

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.

Add Location: Thabazimbi

Responsibilities

• Drive shaft schedule for area(s) of responsibility to meet operational KPI’s.
• Shaft maintenance and legal compliance.
• Managing cost, overtime, team morale and safety performance in area of responsibility.
• Scheduling of tasks for the shift teams in the area of responsibility.
• Veto on individual resources on their shift in the area of responsibility.
• Changing tasks on the shift to minimize the effect of unexpected problems
• Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe
• Identifying employees suitable for further training
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Blasting Certificate
• Onsetter Certificate
• Certificate: ABC for Engineering or ABC for Mining
• Computer literacy – Basic MS Packages, SAP and general use of computer
• Law and Standard will be advantageous

Experience

• Logistics experience with three years relevant mining experience
• Advantageous: at least 1-year acting/appointed as shaft foreman.

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: 12 February 2026

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