Underground Construction Crew Lead — Safety & Ops

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.

Number of Positions : 1

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

This is a Fixed Term role.

This role is at a Band 9 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Operation of all mechanical equipment required by the construction assistant role
• Ensure that mechanical equipment is in good running order.
• Ensure that the construction area is safe, support early entry and exit inspections, bar face and install temporary support.
• Clean construction area, including winch and scraper setups.
• Install equipment and support in area, including preparation of material and making safe equipment for next blast.
• Report on abnormal activities to Construction Operator.
• Assist during breakdowns or emergencies.
• Assist team members with task execution.
• Ensure that cleaning activities enable the construction operators to fulfil their tasks.
• Ensure that logistics can deliver material and clean box holes safely and effectively.
• Support team members in the panels and logistics team if they require help
• Help Logistics servicemen to maintain equipment.
• Effective two-way communication with team members.
• Support the measurement of construction activities.
• Support the Construction Operator in identifying material requirements.
• Participating in required meetings including safety.
• Accurately complete role administration requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations or construction initiatives.
• Participation in improvement projects.
• Support efforts to overcome construction problems.
• Identify safety and construction risks and threats to the process proactively.

Qualifications

Experience, Technical Knowledge Skills

What We Offer

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.

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