Section Engineer Production

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 Tumela Mine.

As a Section Engineer Production you will ensure the effective and safe movement of men, ore and material in the vertical/decline/horizontal shaft/haulage/plant and the associated maintenance and construction linked to the Operational Area of responsibility.

• Approved monthly budget expenditure
• Planned maintenance priorities
• Allocation of resources within section
• Setting daily, weekly and monthly technical targets
• Approval of sections’ leave rosters
• Shutting down the section
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures
• Shaft schedules
• Planned Maintenance Schedules

This position is in the Engineering department at a Band 6 level, reporting into the Section Engineering Manager.

• Engineering related degree (BSc Engineering/Diploma/BTech)
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)

• 5 years’ post Engineering qualification experience, preferably in underground mining
• Experience with underground locomotives, loaders and conventional stoping will be an advantage
• If successful, you will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Certification.
• Basic Computer Literacy

• 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, including 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.

14 March 2026