Senior IM Product Specialist Engineering & Maintaintance

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: Rosebank

This role is responsible for managing the Engineering and Maintenance systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operations for enhanced engineering and maintenance management.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of engineering and maintenance systems and software
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimise system functionality and usability
• Monitor data integration and accuracy within engineering and maintenance systems
• Advise with technical support and training to users of engineering and maintenance systems
• Work with IT teams to ensure engineering and maintenance system performance and scalability
• Continuously improve engineering and maintenance systems based on user feedback and business requirements
• Stay updated with engineering and maintenance technology trends and best practices

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors degree/Diploma or equivalent) in relevant IM Discipline          
• It would be advantageous to have a postgraduate qualification in the related IM discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.

Certifications

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence    
• Registration with professional bodies (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 – 7 years working experience in a similar role

Technical Knowledge

• Experience and knowledge of SAP
• Proven project management and coordination experience.
• Proficiency in using and configuring Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for engineering and maintenance functions.
• Knowledge of SaaS engineering and maintenance Landscape (types of solution and leading software products)
• Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Enterprise Asset Management
• Advanced ability to use data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar to create insightful dashboards and reports
• Advanced skills to design and implement automated workflows to streamline engineering and maintenance processes.
• Proficient understanding on how to use cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for scalable data storage, processing, and analytics
• Experience in managing technology projects related to ERP system implementations, upgrades, or optimizations
• Proficient understanding of data integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing data, including experience with data warehousing, data modelling, data visualization tools, and database management systems

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:03/07/2025

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