Shift Supervisor Mining

Valterra Platinum; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work in a high-performance,

Market-aligned rewards and recognition

Learning and progression opportunities

Diversity and innovation culture

Commitment to safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum, based in Thabazimbi, South Africa, is seeking a Shift Supervisor Mining to plan, coordinate and control resources for safe and optimum production within the shaft.

The role requires a Grade 12, Blasting Certificate, Shift Supervisor Certificate, and Competent A & B, with at least 5 years of underground supervisory experience. The successful candidate will enforce safety, manage the site logbook, and drive daily, weekly, and monthly plans.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Blasting Certificate required.
• Shift Supervisor Certificate required.
• Competent A & B certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead resources in the mining section to ensure safe, optimum production.
• Maintain the shift logbook and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Supervise miners to ensure alignment with mine design and practices.
• Order materials and prevent wastage; monitor attendance and payroll matters.
• Ensure discipline and adherence to the disciplinary code; execute daily/weekly/monthly plans.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Grade 12

Blasting Certificate

Shift Supervisor Certificate

Competent A & B

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.

This role is based in Thabazimbi, South Africa

Job Description

Come and join this dedicated team as our Shift Supervisor Mining. The Shift Supervisor Mining will be responsible for planning, coordinating, leading and controlling resources within the specific mining section to ensure safe and optimum production of the specific section within the shaft.

• Daily adherence to the completion of the site-specific Shift Supervisor’s logbook appointed for the area of responsibility (Legal Document).
• Comply with organisational and legislation safety requirements by maintaining appropriate practices, standards and procedures.
• Conducting accident and incident investigations and implement the necessary precautions to avoid re-occurrence.
• Ensure that the Miner/s he is responsible for complies with mine design and practices according to the mining cycle.
• Order materials, equipments and ensure that there is no wastage of material.
• Monitor and ensure Time and Attendance and relevant payroll matters are handled.
• Ensure effective discipline and compliance with the Company disciplinary code.
• Adhered to daily, weekly and monthly plan.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Blasting Certificate
• Shift Supervisor Certificate
• Certified Competent A & B

Experience

• At least 5 years Shift Supervisor experience in the Conventional underground mine.

Knowledge And Skills

• Computer Literacy

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

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.

Closing Date: 14 September 2026