Shift Supervisor OC

Valterra Platinum Limited; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work in a high-performance,

Rewards and recognition

Learning and progression

Diversity and inclusion

Safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited, based in Mokopane, Limpopo, seeks a competent Mine Supervisor (C5) to oversee maintenance, safety, and operational activities across the mining cycle. The role reports to the Senior Shift Supervisor and requires strong coordination with maintenance and operations teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Grade 12 with Maths & Science, a Competent A Certificate, a valid Blasting Certificate and a Shift Supervisor Certificate (advantageous).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science.
• Competent A Certificate.
• Valid Blasting Certificate.
• Shift Supervisor Certificate advantageous.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality working methods and sequences to support the mining cycle.
• Inspect high wall, forest areas; act on noncompliance to legal/management specifics.
• Inspect demarcation, barricading back areas, hazardous areas; act on noncompliance.
• Assist during breakdowns or emergencies; coordinate support from other disciplines.
• Encourage cooperation between maintenance and operations teams.
• Monitor material usage; optimise reclaimed material use.
• Coordinate haulage services and subcontractor activities.
• Interpret production objectives; verify stock levels; procure materials/equipment.
• Record inspections per Minerals Act; submit checklists for hazardous machinery.
• Monitor attendance registers; advise on explosives procurement.
• Record daily/weekly production statistics; contribute to sustainability plans.
• Liaise with Operations Manager on mining activities; ensure team alignment.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

First aid

Education

Grade 12 with Maths & Science

Competent A Certificate

Valid Blasting Certificate

Shift Supervisor Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Driver’s License

Job description

• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

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.

Number of positions: 4

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain quality working methods and sequences and work performances to support the continuance of the mining cycle.
• Inspection of high wall and forest areas and taking appropriate action in the event of noncompliance to legal and management specifics.
• Inspection of demarcation, barricading off back areas, hazardous areas and abandoned workings and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
• Assisting during breakdowns or emergencies and co-coordinating support from other disciplines.
• Encouraging co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and operational personnel.
• Monitoring material usage and ensuring that the use of reclaimed material is optimised.
• Arranging expertise for problems beyond the scope of existing resources. Co-coordinating the activities of the haulage servicemen allocated to the area.
• Monitoring contract work in area of responsibility Interpretation and communication of production objectives.
• Verifying stock levels and delivering of materials and equipment Utilising applicable system for the ordering of materials and equipment.
• Recording all specified inspections required by the Minerals Act.
• Submitting all checklists or formal controls required for the operation of hazardous machinery and equipment.
• Checking attendance registers and maintaining records for time worked Monitoring and advising on the ordering and procurement of explosives.
• Obtaining and recording daily/weekly production statistics.
• Execute delivery the sustainability activities as relevant to discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time.
• Deliver Sustainable Mining Plan commitments relevant to discipline.
• Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline.
• Implement environmental and social risk mitigation techniques as specified in the asset risk management approach as relevant to discipline.
• Effective two-way open communication with other team members.
• Encourage co-operation and teamwork Supervise and motivate team Maintain awareness of needs of area teams.
• Conduct meetings as required to maintain effective communication.
• Liaison with colleagues on maintenance schedules for the week/month ahead Involvement in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supporting the logistics process.
• Continuous liaising with the Operations Manager regarding mining activities.
• Ensuring team activities support each other in the mining cycle.
• Monitor and advise the teams on working methods and scheduling.

This role is at a C5 level reporting to Senior Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science.
• Competent A Certificate.
• Valid Blasting Certificate.
• Shift Supervisor Certificate advantageous.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Driver’s License.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3 years’ experience in Mining, of which 2 years must be in Drilling.
• Basic Computer Literacy.

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 harm dignity. 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: 16 September 2026