Transport Controller

Valterra Platinum Limited; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Competitive pay

Learning & progression

Diversity culture

Safety-first

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited seeks a Rail Logistics Controller to organize and monitor central logistics drivers and rail movements, ensuring safe, compliant operations across the railway network. You will authorize movements, communicate with drivers, and coordinate with the shift foreman on locomotive allocation and maintenance.

The role requires a certificated train driver with locomotive competency, Grade 12, and knowledge of rail regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificated train driver with locomotive competency.
• Completed Surface Railways Rules and Regulations updates.
• Valid EC driving license and related competency Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and monitor central logistics drivers and rail movements.
• Authorize train movements and ensure safe operations.
• Maintain communications with Train Drivers and shift foreman.
• Record and manage track defects and train movement authorities.
• Ensure safety of footplate personnel and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication protocol

Planning and control

Driver communication

Education

Grade 12

Certificate: Train Driver

Rules & Regulations training

Competency for locomotive classes

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. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Job Description

This role is responsible to organize, plan/schedule and monitor/control the performance of Central logistics drivers and Rail department train monitoring.

• Organized and controlled train movements:
  • Authorize normal train movements on mainlines in accordance with the methods of train control detailed in the Rulebook.
  • Receive requests from Train Drivers for normal train movements related to yards, terminals and sidings, and authorize them once confirmed safe.
  • Always know where all trains on the railway are and ensure no conflicting movements are authorized.
  • Advise Train Drivers of any track defects reported by other persons during the shift.
  • Advise Train Drivers when work is being conducted on or alongside the track.
  • Coordinate with Shift Foreman on locomotive allocation, delivery schedules, contractors’ work and maintenance work on the railway.
  • Regarding movements of inspection trolleys: Authorize departure, be aware of planned movements, authorize any deviations from the plan, inform other Train Drivers on the line, authorize trolley turnaround at the destination
  • Authorize, where necessary, persons other than Train Drivers and Train Driver Assistants to enter marshalling yard
  • Operate weighbridge computer and record and process tonnage as prescribed Comply to RSR regulations
  • Responsible for all Footplate personnel safety
• Facilitated safe abnormal operating and occupations:
  • Note all track occupations and adapt train movement arrangements accordingly.
  • Authorize proceeding with defective rolling stock to the next loop if the Train Driver confirms it safe to do so.
  • Communicate with the Shift Foreman or Engineering Overseer Railways if in doubt whether it is safe to issue any authorization.
  • Inform all Train Drivers of any derailments / incidents on the railway and disallow train movements into the effected section.
  • In the event of a derailment / incident, inform and call out all the required services and personnel and facilitate the smooth movement of breakdown equipment to the scene
• Communicated operating information:
  • Communicate, via radio, a minimum of once hourly with each Train Driver on duty.
  • Inform the Shift Foreman if a Train Driver is not contactable via radio.
  • Receive and respond to all communications from Train Drivers regarding normal and abnormal operating.
  • Ensure Train Drivers have heard and understood by having them repeat radio communications given.
  • Ensure relieving Rail Transport Controller is aware of all trains on the railway at the change of shift
  • Identify ideas to improve communication
  • Ensure all radio and telephone communication equipment in the control tower is functional and correctly used.
• Maintained control documentation and systems:
  • Log track defects in the Track Defects Book with the time, date and name of the Train Driver or Patrolman who reported and relay information to Shift Foreman.
  • Maintain DLL control documentation as prescribed
  • Record all events and train movement authorities, as prescribed.
  • Ensure all recording documentation and/or devices are available and fully functional
  • In the event of a derailment / incident continually record all relevant information reported
  • Responsible for road worthy certificates
  • Responsible for public driving permits Organizing the services of vehicles
  • Daily inspection of vehicles by means of check lists
  • Monitoring and organizing logistics movements of mine transport

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Certificated train driver
• Complete and passed Surface Railways Rules and Regulations as amended.
• Certificate of competency for specific locomotive classes. Certificate of competency for train handling

Experience

• 2 years’ experience on heavy vehicles (EC)

Knowledge and Skills

• Yard and Siding Layout and Working
• Administrative procedures.
• Communication protocol
• Knowledge Organising, Planning and Control
• Valid drivers license code EC
• Administrative procedures.
• Communication protocol

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 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:

02 November 2026