Engineering Planner Asset Management

  • Contract
  • Discipline: Engineering
  • Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

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 Mokopane, Limpopo.

Sandsloot Underground Mine

This is a fixed term role for 12months.

Number of positions: 1

Job Description

  • Support the Work Management process by ensuring that all required resources for Approved Work are identified on the Work Order
  • Execute the “Plan Work” element of Work Management in the Operating Model and the Asset Management Framework.
  • Comply with quality specifications and authority levels set out in the documentation
  • Review the Work Order Task Status Report daily: To assist in prioritizing the planning work/ To track upcoming work
  • Plan approved work orders (within area of responsibility) for resource provisioning and execution prior to the Required Date.
  • Plan work to minimize the impact on operating performance without exceeding the Required Date for work completion.
  • Plan work to minimize the demand for resources without exceeding the Required Date for work completion
  • Comply with applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Develop and use standard jobs to improve the efficiency of the planning process
  • Exhibit effective Team Membership behaviors.
  • Coordinating the establishment of new materials (codification)
  • Requesting updates / corrections to existing materials and services
  • Monitoring Manufacturer / Supplier Warranties on equipment, parts and services
  • Coordinating the returns of defective Repairable Unit to Supply Chain / Refurbishment Controller
  • Coordinating and Administering Capital / Strategic Spares for site
  • Production of period reports (weekly and monthly) detailing planned versus actual maintenance activities and resource usage. Development of other reports as necessary
  • Ensure that corporate and statutory financial accounting and asset protection requirements relevant to the position are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner
  • Keeps management informed and shares information. Provides well thought out, concise and timely oral and written information
  • Ensuring adherence to ERP Standards and Governance
  • Integral in the Control over Equipment Modification / Plant Changes
  • Controlling key engineering (OEM) documents on behalf of Section Engineer
  • Engaging early in SIB Projects and Procurement
  • Managing Key Reports and Files

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Planned Maintenance Coordinator.

 

Qualifications

  • Grade 12
  • Successfully completed all Planner Asset Management training modules, or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s License

Experience, technical knowledge and skills

  • 3-5 years planned Maintenance or Production experience in mining
  • Successfully completed all Planner Asset Management training modules
  • Computer literacy for role
  • Good analytical and decision-making skills
  • Experienced in using a computerized planned maintenance system (SAP)
  • Advanced SAP Planned Maintenance Training Module
  • Code 8 drivers license

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: 28 August 2026

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