• Job Description

  Req#: REF72564B

  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.

  Location: Rustenburg Base Metal Refiners (RBMR)

  Job Description

  The Millwright is responsible to provide engineering technical service to a specific Plant Supervisor and Team Leader within one of the sections of the BA Process.

  Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  Supports the achievement of production performance level:

  • Prepare and plan work priority list and resource requirements in order to complete tasks
  • Ensure that all resources requirements are communicated to Plant Supervisor in order to complete allocated work orders.
  • Co-ordinate maintenance activities with the Team Leader, to ensure that the operation is not affected or alternative plans need to be prepared
  • Show the appropriate Team Leader how certain low-level maintenance and preventative steps can be undertaken by the operational team within process
  • Communicate any stumbling blocks to the appropriate Plant Supervisor so that plans can be made
  • Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted
  • Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility

  Maintains the equipment to standard:

  • Ensure that all planned maintenance schedules are accurately complied with
  • Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications
  • Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed
  • Identify opportunities to improve operations
  • Participation in improvement projects
  • Support efforts to overcome operational problems
  • Identify risks and threats to the process proactively
  • Supervise allocated multi-task team member in order to complete assigned work tasks or orders
  • Ensure that the prescribed safety equipment is always worn
  • Complete and sign off all allocated orders

  Administration of necessary systems:

  • Assist the BA Officer in completing safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports for area
  • Compile an accurate shift/work order reports
  • Ensure that technical data is accurate
  • Complete requisitions for stock items required
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
  • Complete the necessary job cards relating to the task done including and description of work and spares used
  • Participate in required meetings including safety

  Qualifications

  Please submit our qualifications

  • Technical Trade Specific N2
  • Certified Competent as Millwright

  Knowledge and Skills

  • Valid driving license code 08

  Additional requirements will include:

  • Must be able to do standby, overtime and, if required, shift work.
  • Will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Test

  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

  17 July 2025

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• About the company

  Anglo American plc is a British multinational mining company with headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world output, as well as being a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore, and metallurgical and thermal coal.

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