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.
Location: Base Metal Refinery, Rustenburg

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the control solution is reliable and fit for purpose to meet the metallurgical and safety requirements of the operation. The role requires a high level of technical competency in instrumentation, networks and control systems and will require that the Senior Engineer maintains their knowledge of control system developments.
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Safety

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery

• Maintain the control solution including the instrumentation, control networks, hardware, and software.
• Ensure that maintenance plans are in place for all control system equipment.
• Identify improvement opportunities for the control solution.
• Identify and register appropriate SIB (Stay in Business) project to improve the solution and ensure it remains fit for purpose.
• Manage the Control and Instrumentation team to ensure an effective control solution.
• Adhere to Valterra Platinum's standards and procedures.
• Adhere to Valterra and Operational Management of Change standards and procedures.
• Manage the C&I budget for the operation to ensure that the control solution remains fit for purpose.

People & Teams

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement, and fosters continuous improvement to work processes

Compliance

• Ensure compliance of the discipline with internal and external (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements

This role is at a GBF 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager
Qualifications

• Minimum National Diploma Electrical, Electronic or Instrument Engineering (NQF Level 6)
• BSc/BEng in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or Instrument Engineering is desirable

Certificate

• Registered as a Profession Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)
• GCC Factories and works is desirable
• Valid driver's license

Experience

• 10 years' work experience in control and instrumentation
• 5 years relevant management experience
• 5 years' experience with fieldbus technologies (e.g. Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, ...)

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced computer literacy
• Ethernet networking
• Fluent English literacy
• Knowledge of applicable laws, standards and specifications.

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: 29 October 2025
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