Metallurgist

Burgersfort, Limpopo
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Company DescriptionValterra 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.Job DescriptionNumber of positions: 1Location of positions: Mototolo ConcentratorThis role is responsible to optimize and continually improve the Technical operation of the Plant in a 1 year timeframe.Responsibilities:

Support the monitoring of materials usage
Continuously liaise with the Section Manager Technical on plant operations, technical projects and improvements from a technical perspective
Ensure that safety standards are adhered to
Monitor that operating standards and procedures are up to date and understood by the concentrator and chrome plant team, educate team if there are variances
Monitor and advise on the settings of operational parameters to optimize performance
Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards
Assist during breakdowns or emergencies or poor plant performances
Identify and communicate plant defects to the Section Manager Technical
Perform spot checks on PGM and Chrome Plant performance indicators
Provide support to outside technical consultants
Initiate and conduct personal and team technical projects with the Section Manager Technical and Laboratory Shift Leader
Monitor trends in the plant and compare with best practices if negative variations are found identify and implement solutions
Liaise with engineering to identify engineering opportunities for improvement
Support the preparation of cost/benefit returns for improvement projects

This role is at Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Technical.Qualifications

Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or chemistry degree/diploma

Experience

At least three years' experience in Metallurgical Development Projects.
Chrome plant operations experience - advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

Valid driving license code 08
Computer Skills

Additional InformationWhat We OfferAt 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 DiversityValterra 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 ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.Closing Date07 Sep 2025#LI-LM4

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