Safety Officer Underground
- Full-time
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 Amandelbult Complex, Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa
Job Description
The Safety Officer is a legal appointment in terms of regulation 2.17.1 of the Minerals Act.
Focus areas for this role include:
- Collect and analyze safety data
- Short range Operational Unit planning
- Stop work if unsafe and facilitate accident investigations
- Carry out statutory inspections (30, 25, 90 days)
- Compile safety reports and verify compliance to safety systems
- This role is in the SHE department at a D1 level reporting to the Chief Safety Officer
This role is at a D1 level reporting to the Chief Safety Officer
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or N3 equivalent
- Safety Related Diploma
- Blasting Certificate for metalliferous operations
- Courses in ISO 14001 and 45001 Safety Management Systems is required
- SHEP Safety training completion would be advantageous
- COMSOC I & II or equivalent, SAMTRAC & OSHAS 18 001
- ITIS/Train the Trainer
- Auditors courses for Safety and Risk Control management
- Risk Assessment Techniques: (SWIFT, HAZOP and FMECA)
- Fire (Intermediate fire) and First Aid
Experience
- 3 Years’ relevant experience as a Safety Officer and /or acting as a Safety Officer within a UG Mining (Mechanized and Conventional) environment is required
- 5 years as a Miner/Shift Supervisor
Knowledge and Skills
- Computer literate (MS Office and Projects)
- Accident investigation (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT)
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date - 04 May 2026