Mine Planner

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. This role is based at Tumela Mine Thabazimbi, South Africa. Job Description The Mine Planner must cover all aspects within the mine’s value chain, from exploration through mining to production and ore feed. Medium and long term mine planning scenario options Corrective action options for identified deviations from plan Medium term mining plans Mine LOM plan Monthly planning Mine technical systems required for mine planning purposes Financial and resource modelling Gather input required for mine scenario plans (Finance, Engineering, HR, Geology etc.) Run medium and long term scenarios Track actual performance against selected scenarios. This role is a Band 6 level reporting to Senior Manager Technical Mining. Qualifications Grade 12. Mine overseer ticket or equivalent (Survey- Government Certificate of Competence). Experience Operational experience (5 years) in the Mining/ Survey discipline. 5 years experience in underground mine planning. Knowledge And Skills Demonstrable understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies involved in mine planning (inter discipline, mining operations). Ability to obtain information from relevant sources & liaison with other disciplines (Survey, Rock Engineer etc.). Ability to relate the outputs of the mine plans with financial implications. Computer literacy commensurate with the role. Planning systems knowledge. Reporting skills. Mine RP planner (Epirock - Planner). What 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr