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.

Add Location : Thabazimbi

The Onsetter is responsible to ensure that shaft operations and procedures under your control are performed in accordance with the relevant legislation and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Completes pre-start and daily maintenance checks on equipment and safety devices at each station before commencing work.
• Reports, repairs or replaces sub-standard components.
• Maintains equipment and accessories to required standards.
• Obtains shaft delivery schedule and takes crew to required station
• Signals clearance and controls arrival of cars
• Removes cars from material way to station area
• Ensures adherence to procedures for sensitive materials
• Receives and checks shaft schedules
• Monitors and records the delivery of material to the levels
• Encourages initiatives and delegates responsibility where appropriate
• Shares information with the team
• Provides technical mentorship and guidance

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Onsetters certificate

Experience & knowledge required:

• At least one year experience at Operational shaft
• Station controller specific modules
• Certificate of Fitness
• Valid Red Ticket

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: 19 June 2026