Winding Engine Driver

Valterra Platinum; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum in South Africa's Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, seeks a Winding Engine Driver to operate shaft winders safely and efficiently for ore haulage during shifts. The role requires Grade 12, a Certificate in Winding Engine Driving (9 months), and at least 3 years of relevant experience; DMPR certificate is an advantage.

You will work under the Senior Foreman Electrical Underground, ensuring safe operations, basic equipment maintenance, and coordination with teams in a values-led,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Certificate Winding Engine Driver – 9 months training required.
• DMPR Certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Stopping winding operations if conditions are unsafe.
• Basic maintenance of equipment.
• Communicating winding engine defects to supervisor/manager.
• Material usage to standard.
• Safe and effective operation of winders.
• Performing ore pulling operations from relevant levels.
• Coordinate winding activities with process requirements.
• Assist during breakdowns or emergencies.

Education

Grade 12

Certificate Winding Engine Driver – 9 months training

DMPR Certificate (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

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.

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.

This role is based in Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa

Job Description

The Winding Engine Driver will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the shaft winder for the haulage of ore, persons and materials during a shift.

Roles And Responsibilities Include The Below

• Stopping the winding operations if the working conditions are unsafe.
• Basic maintenance of equipment.
• Communicating winding engine defects to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Material usage to standard.
• Effective response to indicated problems.
• Transporting of persons.
• Safe and effective operations of winders.
• Performing ore pulling operations from relevant levels.
• Co-ordinate winding activities with total process requirements.
• Responding to standard hauling signals.
• Assist during breakdowns or emergencies.
• Help engineering employees to maintain equipment in the winder area.
• Ensuring safe and reliable workmanship.
• Adhering to all safety, emergency and first aid procedures.
• Interacting with other teams and systems.
• Maintaining own safe and productive workplace

The role is at a C3 level reporting to the Senior Foreman Electrical Underground.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Certificate Winding Engine Driver – 9 months training
• DMPR Certificate (advantageous)

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience

Knowledge And Skills

• Computer literate proficient in MS Office

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 - 25 September 2026