Job Description

Company Description
Valterra Platinum is the world's leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.
Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.
If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts-powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Number of positions : 1
Location of positions: Waterval Smelter

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Welding, maintenance and steel work repair execution General welding tasks:

• Operate an automatic welding machine
• Identifying, maintaining and using cutting forming, measuring and fasting tools
• Identifying, maintaining and using cutting forming, measuring and fasting tools
• Using power tools safely and efficiently
• Using and caring of cutting machines
• Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks
• Ensure that materials and equipment are available for the shifts requirements in the area
• Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted
• Complete and sign off all allocated works orders
• Ensure that all planned maintenance schedules are accurately performed
• Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed
• Ensure that the prescribed safety equipment is always worn
• Supervise allocated team members in order to complete assigned work tasks
• Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications

Cutting metals:

• Cutting preparation cuts, using the oxy-acetylene gas cutting process
• Cutting ferrous and non ferrous materials with a plasma arc cutter
• Identify and select material to specification
• Prepare and assemble welding equipment relating to welding procedures
• Cut metal with oxy-fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting)
• Cut material using the oxy-fuel profile cutting machine
• Cut material using the oxy-fuel strait line cutting machine

Coded welding/welding metals:

• Perform destructive testing on welded specimens
• Weld work pieces with the gas metal arc welding process in all positions
• Weld work pieces with combination weld processes using shielded metal arc welding gas tungsten arc welding
• Timely and accurate information
• Effective systems for management and technical control used
• Reports completed to required standard
• Weld with flux core welding process in all positions
• Groove welds with manual metal arc
• Develop (weld and repair) a steel pipe construction
• Gouging defective welds on materials according to procedure with arc air process
• Gouge material with air-carbon-arc metal arc gouging process
• Remove material with the shield metal arc gouging process
• Braze metals using the oxy-fuel gas welding process
• Join sheet metal with resistance arc welding process
• Metal insert gas welding
• Code weld fillets with metal insert gas
• Code weld fillets and grooves with gas tungsten arc welding

Teamwork through the ability to:

• Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility
• Inform the Supervisor when work is being conducted in the area of responsibility
• Be available for after hours standby duty
• Identify opportunities to improve operations
• Participation in improvement projects
• Support efforts to overcome operational problems
• Identify risks and threats to the process proactively
• Communicate plant defects to the Supervisor or Engineering Superintendent: Electrical/instrumental via notifications
• Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plans
• Ensure that employees work in a safe environment
• Communicate process problems to necessary people
• Support BA team members if they require help
• Help the engineering employees to maintain equipment in Area
• Ensure effective two way communications with team members

Maintenance administration through the ability to:

• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions from Supervisor
• Prepare and plan work priority list and resource requirements in order to complete tasks
• Ensure that all resources requirements are communicated to Supervisor in order to complete allocated work orders
• Compile an accurate shift/work order reports
• Ensure that technical data is accurate
• Complete requisitions for stock items required
• Complete the necessary job cards relating to the task done including and description of work and spares used
• Accurately complete role administration requirements
• Communicate any stumbling blocks to the appropriate Supervisor
• Assist the Risk Officer in safety, injury, hazard and incident reports for area
• Participate in required meetings including safety

This role is at a C2 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman
Qualifications

• Must complete the specific procedure training for the area that the person has or will be appointed in.
• Certified Competent as a Coded Welder - CO2 and Argon welding (Annual re-assessment for re-codification is required for this role)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Boiler-making

Knowledge and Skills

• Structural Drawing Interpretations
• Basic Boiler-making
• Valid driving license code 08

Additional Information
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain-from resource to market.
We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
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 July 2025