Shift Supervisor OC - Drilling

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PGM producer in Mokopane seeks a Mining professional. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in mining, focusing on drilling. Candidates should possess necessary certificates, including a Valid Blasting Certificate. Valterra Platinum offers a values-led environment with opportunities for learning and growth. Apply now to make a significant impact!

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Respect and innovation culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Mining, with 2 years in Drilling.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good command of English needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and forecasting production objectives.
• Communicate logistic needs with support departments.
• Monitor material usage and procurement of explosives.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

English literate

Education

Grade 12 with Maths & Science

Competent A Certificate

Valid Blasting Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Valid driving license code 08

Shift Supervisor Certificate (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

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 Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities include (But not limited to) :

• Contribution to the section planning process.
• Forecasting development objectives for measuring month in conjunction with team members.
• Predicting resource requirements for planned production objectives.
• Communicating logistic needs to relevant support departments.
• Discussing production objectives and constraints with team.
• Maintain quality working methods and sequences and work performances to support the continuance of the mining cycle.
• Inspection of demarcation, barricading off 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.
• 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.
• Ensuring the availability of the required certification/written permission for the performance of sensitive or hazardous tasks.
• Following the prescribed procedural requirements for the investigation and completion of accident/incident reports.
• Marking and drilling, of holes to be re-drilled.
• Taking appropriate measures to ensure team members are familiar with legal and management specifics and are competent to perform their duties.
• Deliver Sustainable Mining Plan commitments relevant to discipline.
• Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline.
• Effective two-way open communication with other team members.
• 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.
• Ensuring team activities support each other in the mining cycle.
• Monitor and advise the teams on working methods and scheduling
• Involving team members in decision-making and problem solving.

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

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths & Science
• Competent A Certificate
• Valid Blasting Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid driving license code 08
• Shift Supervisor Certificate will be advantageous

IMPORTANT: applications without qualification related attachments will not be considered.

Experience

• Atleast 3 years’ experience in Mining, of which 2 years must be in Drilling
• Basic computer literacy
• English literate

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

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form via this job link.

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

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