Shaft Rock Engineer

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.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions:
Mototolo Complex

The Shaft Rock Engineer is responsible for providing the Shaft with specialist Rock Engineering services and expertise that forms part of the MRM department. The work focus timeframe is one year to life of mine.

• Preparation and design of rock engineering plans and reports
• Remedial action to observed deviations from support specifications
• Hazard identification and risk rating surveys
• Design of Pillars, Excavations, Support systems/methodologies
• Day-to-day engineering and design recommendations suitably backed up by modelling or other techniques
• Geotechnical input to reserve losses and dilution
• Accident investigation and associated reporting
• Input into mining layouts regarding support systems and standards
• Support patterns and systems
• Stop dangerous or nonstandard working places
• Assessment of rock mass characteristics and conditions
• Mapping of geological structures for geotechnical / rock engineering and mine design purposes
• Observation of adherence to support standard and quality
• Monitoring of rock mass stability
• Assess suppliers in terms of adherence to specifications
• Mine design and layouts
• Observation of rock mass conditions
• Geotechnical logging form surface drilling exploration programme boreholes
• Reporting on observations to line and technical disciplinal head
• Input observations into the appropriate database

• COM Rock Mechanics Certificate [for Metalliferous Mines]
• Degree in Geology, or Mining Engineering would be advantageous

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in rock engineering or strata control.

• Demonstrated ability to meet technical and responsibility requirements of the legal appointment.
• Member of professional body (SANIRE)

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.

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.

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

08/02/2026