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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of position:   Group Smelters

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety:

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery

• Detailed understanding of the Platinum value chain related trends and risks.
• Ensure ORM framework is effectively implemented for the assigned operations including completion of self-assessments.
• Maintain visibility of the material risks at the operation through application of baseline risk management and support the implementation of leading risk management strategies and practice across operations and projects.
• Support risk owners in execution of issue-based risk management, development of control strategies and in monitoring control performance and effectiveness.
• Maintain and deliver critical control management for each of the material risks.
• Support the task risk management and continuous risk management processes integrated into work management.

• Report, monitor and track ORM KPIs for the assigned operations
• Deliver risk management reports into the operational line and advise operational leaders of ORM performance and necessary actions.
• Oversee ORM training program to build site capabilities following Valterra Platinum guidelines.
• Monitor status of training and competency of trained personnel.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Adhere to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performance.
• Adhere to Valterra Platinum compliance requirements and ensure compliance of team.

This role is at a GBF6/12 level, reporting to the SHE Manager

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as science, engineering or other related fields
• Demonstrated experience in a risk management position within a technical environment,

• Experience in using risk assessment techniques such as BOW-TIE, HAZOP and other industry recognised techniques and tools.
• Track record of interfacing with and influencing colleagues)
• Post Graduate Degree advantageous

Experience

• 5- 7 years relevant Mining / Process / Engineering/ experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of safety, health and environment policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values
• Desirable: Ability to use Isometrix system for input and data analysis.
• Translate recommendations into tangible operational outcomes.
• Self-awareness, and of behaviours that successfully drive or hinder team performance and collaboration
• Demonstrate drive, determination, persistence, and commitment to apply other elements of capability work

Other requirements

Medical certificate of fitness

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

25 August 2026