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 Position: 1
Location: Mogalakwena Complex

The roles' primary focus is the provision of competent technical support to the Operations, and to ensure that the standards, specifications and procedures are implemented on Operations and on projects.
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operation and project execution mastery is our prime function.
• Energy efficiency strategy management programmes in the fields of electrical, hydrocarbon, photo voltaic and steam consumption.
• Ensure that all energy consumption levels are baselined, monitored and audited for improvement purposes.
• Interface with EPCM's and consultants to ensure that all projects are technically correct and optimally efficient.
• Major items of systems are maintained for optimal efficiency.
• Regulate the implementation of and maintenance to ETAP fault level, load flow and protection discrimination models.
• Asset management becomes an entrenched culture at the operations.
• Monitor and respond to quality of supply problems.
• Strive to entrench an energy efficient culture.
• Manage and monitor the Eskom load curtailment programme specific to the Mogalakwena Complex.
• Review the notified maximum demand requirements with
• Eskom on an annual basis.
• Update the essential load registers on an annual basis.
• Review the notified maximum demand requirements with
• Eskom on an annual basis.
• Update the essential load registers on an annual basis.
• Be actively involved in energy awareness campaigns.
• Prepare and update site issue-based risk registers.
• Identify opportunities to deploy new renewable energy sources.

This role is at a Band 6/12 level reporting to the Resident Engineer.
Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current (NQF Level 6).
• GCC Mines and Works will be beneficial.
• Registration, with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), as a Professional Electrical Engineer, Professional Electrical Certified Engineer or Professional Electrical Engineering Technologist.
• A post-graduate degree in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 7) will be an advantage.
• A qualification in Project Management will be advantageous.
• Advanced Management Programme or the equivalent will be advantageous (MDP or AMP.
• Registered as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) will be beneficial.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in the Mining, Process and utilities industry, 5 years' of which must be in a management role
• 5 years' operational experience and 1 year testing and commissioning experience as part of an operational team
• Proficient in computer literacy - Microsoft office
• Proficiency in English

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: 13 June 2025