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

The surface Rigger provides a specialized engineering technical service to Central Logistics and is responsible for all rigging work performed on surface.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions from Engineering Foreman.
• Prepare and plan work priority list and resource requirements in order to complete tasks.
• Ensure that all resources requirements are communicated to Logistics Supervisor in order to complete allocated work orders.
• Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports for area.
• Compile an accurate shift/work order reports.
• Complete and sign off the allocated work orders.
• Complete requisitions for stock items required.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers.
• Complete the necessary job cards relating to the task done including and description of work and spares used.
• Participate in required meetings including safety.
•  Accurately complete role administration requirements.
• Ensure that all planned maintenance schedules are accurately complied with.
• Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications.
• Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed.
• Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks.
• Ensure that materials and equipment are available for the shifts requirements in the area.
• Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted - Equipment and machinery specific competence.'
• Supervise allocated multi-task team member in order to complete assigned work tasks or orders.
• Complete and sign off all allocated planned inspection orders.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Support efforts to overcome operational problems.
•  Show the appropriate Shift supervisor how certain low-level maintenance and preventative steps can be undertaken by the operational team within process.
• Support logistics team members if they require help.
• Help engineering employees to maintain equipment in Department.
• Ensure effective two-way communications with team members.

This role is at a Band 8 level reporting to the Senior Foreman.

• Grade 12 or Technical Trade Specific N2.
• Certified Competent as a Rigger.
• Section 28 qualification from accredited MQA training centres.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum 2 Years experience in Rigger Surface C2 level.

• Must be prepared to work on surface, and plant environment.
• Work in accordance with work schedule of area and could possibly involve working shifts
• Must be a South African Citizen
• No Criminal Record
• Must pass the relevant psychometric assessment
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills in English
• A valid South African Driver’s license will be advantageous
• Essential to be deemed medically fit to work onsite in accordance with Valterra Platinum  Health and Safety requirements for employees

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

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 21/10/2025

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