Valterra Platinum General Miner (x4 positions) vacancies
DEADLINE: 10 August 2025
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 they produce globally. Following their 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.
If you’re driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, they invite you to join them. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Location of positions: Borwa, Mototolo Complex
The General Miner has a legal accountability for construction blasting in terms of the MHSA and will be required to contribute and assist the mining team with the execution of all tasks relating to the role. The role for a General Miner is varied in the mining structure from moving men, material and ore to construction within the mining domain.
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Ensure that the working areas are safe through inspections.
- Ensure that safety and mining standards are adhered to.
- Ensure that up to date operating standards and procedures are communicated, applied and understood by the team.
- Manage explosives and prepare blasting area to standard to ensure safe effective blasting.
- Monitor and correct the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards.
- Continuously liaising with supervisors and team
- Continues liaison with the Shift Supervisor or Shaft Foreman in relation to operations and maintenance activities
- Compile an accurate shift report and forms to record operational progress and material orders
- Ensure that required job instructions and checklists are available to the team members
Requirements
- Grade 12
- National Certificate NQF Level 3 Rock Breaker or Valid Blasting Certificate for underground (Hard Rock)
Experience:
- 1 to 3 years’ experience as a Miner /Crew Captain
- Trackless mining experience will be advantageous
Additional requirements
- Medical Fitness Certificate
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