Senior Foreman Mechanical Surface

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: 2

Location of position:   Mortimer Smelter

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Support the achievement of the Operation plan

• Assist the Operation management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the process in achieving throughput objectives
• Undertake to plan, up to 1 year ahead and assists with 5 year planning, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets and budgets
• Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability
• Liaise with the Operation management team regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employee resources
• Oversee that all work practices are executed in compliance with legal requirements
• Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives via a design communication and supervisory forum to subordinates
• 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 and the Operation

Process remains fully operational

• Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with operational team
• 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
• Liaise with the other Supervisors to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed
• 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 section's performance
• Monitor the process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions
• Ensure availability for after-hours standby duties
• Allocate multi-task team members to Artisans when required to perform and ensure effective maintenance
• Accompany the Engineer regular inspections and audits around the section
• Review operational plans and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates
• Provided regular support to both the process operational and technical employees within the section as well as to other sections on boiler making matters
• Takes charge during crises and major overhauls
• Conduct regular inspections on all works to ensure safety and maintenance of technical standards
• Assist / guide the Maintenance Clerk to supply reliable maintenance information

Good employee Relations

• Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plans
• Communicate effectively with manager
• Support the induction of new employees
• Assist with the succession planning process of the section
• Hold disciplinary and grievance inquiries
• Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications
• Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations
• Fairly manage cultural diversity
• Identify ideas to increase motivation
• Ensure that work is fairly allocated
• Ensure competency of employees for the work required
• Advise employees on career opportunities and the requirements to achieve personal growth
• Maintain the discipline within the section through objective and fair application of employee supervision rules
• Develop a strong sense of co-operation and team work amongst the section employees
• Encourage a sense of pride amongst the section employees regarding their workmanship
• Ensure the section supports each other in the accomplishment of their targets
• Oversee that the required material, equipment, spares and staff are available to achieve the output
• Participate in the selection of the sections team employees
• Effective two way open communication with employees
• Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers
• Ensure that employees work in a safe environment
• Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees

Administration

• Compile accurate reports
• Ensure that required job instructions are available to employees
• Implement and maintain applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practices, procedures and standards
• Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports
• Conduct required meetings including safety
• Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures
• Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained
• Ensure that all the data captured on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous
• Prepare adhoc reports for management or other information customers
• Assist and participate in Risk Management Programmers
• Completion of audit administration
• Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with
• Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends, identify problems and compile management reports

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the  Section Engineer

• Engineering Foreman Certificate as per Anglo American
• Boiler making or Fitting Trade Certificate
• Certified Competent 2.9.2

Experience

• Two years plus experience required as Foreman

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literate in full MS Office
• Good analytical and decisions making skills  
• Valid driving license code 08 

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

3 December 2025

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