Drill Superintendent

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.

The Superintendent is a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the MHSA and is responsible for ensuring that the drilling process operates effectively.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Allocate work schedules to subordinates.
• Plan drilling activities through liaison with logistics.
• Liaise with the Operations manager on drilling activities.
• Liaise with Area Resource team for technical support.
• Monitor and advise on the drilling operation to optimize performance.
• Assists during breakdowns or emergencies to co-ordinate support from other disciplines.
• Control shift rosters, sickness implications, training and leave schedules to ensure team is adequately resourced.
• Encourage co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and operational personnel.
• Initiate and monitor improvement projects.
• Ensure that material usage is to standard.
• Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to
• Ensure that operating standards and procedures are up to date and understood by the team.
• Direct specialist for technical support requirements.
• Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards.
• Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers.
• Ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with managers and subordinates.
• Hold disciplinary and grievance enquiries.
• Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications.
• Manage cultural diversity.
• Interview potential new recruits.
• Support the induction of new employees.
• Implement and maintain applicable Safety Standards, Regulations, Legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards.
• Review safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports and introduce a plan of action.
• Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures.
• Ensure that operating standards and procedures are up to date and understood by the team.
• Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards.
• Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers.
• Ensure that employees work in a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with managers and subordinates.
• Hold disciplinary and grievance enquiries.
• Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees.
• Advise employees on career opportunities and the requirements to achieve personal growth.
• Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plan.

This role is at a band 6/10 level reporting to the Section Manager Drilling.

• Recognised qualification in Mining (BSc, BEng, National Diploma) or a Mine Overseer Certificate.
• Opencast blasting certificate

Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• At least five years of post graduate experience, with a minimum of 2 years in Drill and Blast
• Microsoft office

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: 24 July 2025

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