Engineering Specialist 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 Mokopane, Limpopo. Job Description Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Undertake to plan, up to 1-2 years ahead, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets. Liaise with the Resident Engineer regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employees’ resources. Review operational plan and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates. Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives. Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets. Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities. Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards. Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures. Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained and record keeping of legal compliance. Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers. Completion of audit administration. Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with Ensure that technical data is accurate. Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists and Foremen to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed. Will execute any reasonable work instruction provided by any senior or team members to ensure the effective completion of a task or safe making of an area. Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section. Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the sections performance. Monitor the Central logistics process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions. Ensure that all the data captures on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous. Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends, identify problems and comply management reports. Ensure safety and engineering policies are adhered to. Comply with Environmental Policies. This role is at a Band 6 Level reporting to the Resident Engineer. Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent Trade qualification Forman Certificate Engineering Specialist courses advantageous Experience 5 years’ experience as Engineering Foreman Experience in Warranty management Manufacturing knowledge (Platework /machining/Fitting) Basic computer literacy Service environment English literate Valid driving license code 08 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: 20 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr