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 at Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa

The Mechanical Foreman is responsible to ensure a safe, efficient and productive engineering maintenance through the supervision of a team of artisans on the Shaft. This must be done according to regulations and all laws relevant to the tasks.

Roles and responsibilities include the below:

• Assist the operation management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the shaft in achieving throughput objectives
• Undertake to plan, up to 1 year ahead and assist with 5-year planning, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets and budgets
• Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability
• Liaise with the operation management team regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employee resources
• Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements
• Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives via a design communication and supervisory forum to subordinates
• Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets.
• Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section and the operation.
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with operational team
• Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards
• Ensure the reduction of costs caused by incidents and incidents
• Compile accurate reports
• Ensure that required job instructions are available to employees
• Implement and maintain applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practices, procedures and standards
• Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports
• Conduct required meetings including safety
• Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures
• Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained

The role is at a C5 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager.

• Grade 12
• Trade certificate
• Forman Certificate

Experience

• 5 years of qualified post trade experience
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous  

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in A2 Safety
• Proficient in VFL Training
• Advanced knowledge of all site-specific mechanical equipment
• Must demonstrate advanced skills to troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical equipment with specific focus on condition monitoring, defect elimination and continuous improvement
• Proficient English (Speak, Read and Write)
• Proficient in equipment and machinery specific competence as per the role specific requirements detailed in the skills matrix

What We Offer

At Amandelbult, 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

03 July 2026