Following its demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum now operates as an independent publicly listed company, focused on operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and long-term value creation.

If you’re looking to build your engineering career in the mining industry, this opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience with one of South Africa’s leading mining companies.

Engineering Assistant Level 1 Responsibilities

As an Engineering Assistant, your duties will include:

• Support artisans with daily engineering and maintenance activities.
• React promptly to abnormal equipment or operational conditions.
• Report issues to the Process Supervisor.
• Perform general labour and multi-disciplinary engineering support.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
• Clean and paint machinery, equipment, and work areas.
• Handle engineering materials and equipment safely.
• Assist with machinery maintenance.
• Use engineering hand tools correctly and safely.
• Load and dispatch materials and equipment to work sites.
• Ensure tools are clean, available, and properly stored.
• Follow engineering work instructions accurately.
• Apply recognised safety procedures and engineering standards.
• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Complete tasks according to required quality standards.
• Minimise material wastage.
• Ensure required tools, spare parts, and materials are available before work begins.
• Communicate unexpected maintenance issues to artisans.
• Assist operational teams in maintaining equipment.
• Accompany artisans during inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Promote workplace safety by identifying unsafe conditions and encouraging compliance with safety procedures.

Reporting to: Foreman

Job Grade: Band GBF 9

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• English
• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant engineering experience

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

Experience in any of the following trades will be beneficial:

• Electrical
• Boilermaking
• Fitting
• Rigging
• Instrumentation

Additional advantages include:

• Valid South African driver’s licence

Important: Applications submitted without qualification-related supporting documents will not be considered.

Skills Required

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Good verbal and written English communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Basic engineering knowledge
• Equipment handling skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Safety awareness
• Ability to follow procedures
• Good housekeeping practices
• Problem-solving skills

Additional Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Have no criminal record
• Pass the required psychometric assessments
• Be willing to work shifts when required
• Be able to work according to operational schedules

Benefits of Working at Valterra Platinum

Employees enjoy:

• Competitive market-related remuneration
• Career development opportunities
• Continuous learning and training
• Safe working environment
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Diversity and equal employment opportunities
• Long-term career growth within the mining industry

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Valterra Platinum is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every employee has equal opportunities to succeed.

The company maintains zero tolerance for:

• Gender-based violence
• Bullying
• Harassment
• Victimisation
• Discrimination

Safety, dignity, and respect remain central to Valterra Platinum’s workplace culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the official Valterra Platinum careers portal before the closing date.

Application Closing Date: 13 July 2026