Job Description

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 responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure setup of the mine scheduling software is adequate to cater for the required detail for various stakeholders.
• Ensure terms of reference adequate for inputs into week plans - liaise with different stakeholders to ensure to ensure all assumptions are covered.
• Liaise with MAD engineers on design/tactics and execution inputs
• Use and ensure latest information such as geology, design, blasting blocks for the setup of the mine scheduling models.
• Do scenario runs with mine scheduling software to deliver the required production plan tonnages, quality, safety requirements - aligned with 12-week plan.
• Consider blending, ore flow (crushing and stockpiling) of different material types from 3-month plan.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the short-term planning processes to minimize changes and maximize stability
• Create plans in accordance to the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Mine's regulations that are within budget and directs mine production activities to achieve short-term targets.
• Partake in reconciliation processes.
• Undertake tasks as assigned pertaining to the implementation of the Anglo Operating Model in Operational Mine Planning
• 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.
• Ensure compliance to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements.

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Planning.
Qualifications

• A relevant National Diploma in Mining or Degree in B.Eng. Mining/ B.Sc. Mining
• Deswik Packages and Other mine planning software will be advantageous

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3- 5 years' operational experience in mining or similar industry
• 3-5 years' experience in mine planning
• Demonstrable understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies involved in mine planning (inter discipline, mining operations)
• Computer literacy and proficiency in mine scheduling and design software such as Deswik is a prerequisite
• Proficient skill and ability to obtain information from relevant sources & liaison with other disciplines (Survey, Rock Engineer, etc)
• Proficient skills in relating the outputs of the mine plans with financial implications
• Proficient skills in mine planning systems
• Proficient skills in reporting skills

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 October 2025
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