Hoist Technician

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location : This role is based in Thabazimbi

To provide a service that will ensure 100% winder operation to maximize profits and labour usage whilst ensuring the safety of the personnel utilizing the winder.

Operations

• Overseeing the maintenance of all machinery in the winder room as far as electricals and mechanicals are concerned
• Carries out electronic repairs, including but not restricted to P.C. boards electronic con units and interface cards
• Extensive knowledge of high tensiton, basic electronically low tension control circuits, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and advise as to the solution of problems
• Understand and be literate on all schematics and diagrams pertaining to winders and their various design requirements
• New installations and improving old installations
• Performs standby duties to ensure maximum up-time of the winder
• Ensures no unauthorized modifications are carried out without the necessary permission

Administration

• Complies and completes monthly reports
• Expediting and monitoring of group spares purchases and repairs
• Compiling and completing safety audits on a 6 monthly basis
• Ensures that ordering and purchasing of equipment and material is carried out to the correct specification
• Ensures strict control on all orders and spares by keeping effective and efficient records
• Control of RPM ® group spares inventory

Computer Literacy

• Extensive knowledge of PLC and programming in Pascal and Turbo C
• Data acquisition from analogue to data information
• Creation of new programmes and the development of new systems for dynamic testing, spares control etc
• Compiling of drawings by use of autocard
• Updating and standardization of winder electronics, electrical and hydraulic drawings
• Control of any modifications to winder drawings

Legal requirements

• Responsible for dynamic brake testing, its necessary adjustments and 6 monthly audits on the winder operations
• Ensure safety quality operation for the safe usage of the winder by all personnel

Consultation

• Assists the engineers and foremen in the setting of priorities with regards to the repairs of the winders
• Assists the engineers, foremen electricians and fitters with maintenance problems
• Assists and advise the W.E.D. with the control of the winders
• Assists with installations of new equipment e.g. vacuum contractors, ECAM devices, Bell tronics, transducers, power supplies, cyclone converters etc

This role is a C5 level reporting to the Senior Hoist Technician.

• N3 Qualification
• Trade Test: Electrical or Instrumentation
• N4 Qualification will be advantageous

Knowledge, Skills experience required:

• Electronics
• Pneumatics,
• Computers
• Mechanics

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

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: 01 July 2025