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Company Description
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.
Location: Base Metal Refinery (BMR), Rustenburg
Number of vacancies: 1
Job Description
An Operator BMR is responsible for receiving bulk chemicals and raw materials plays a critical role in supporting production by ensuring that all materials are safely and efficiently unloaded, inspected, stored, and documented for use in the production process. This role is essential in ensuring that production operations have a steady and reliable supply of bulk chemicals and raw materials, while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency in handling potentially hazardous chemicals. The role is a hybrid of a standard day shift, rotating shift, standby and after-hours breakdown calls requirements. The shift each employee will be assigned will be based on operational requirements and employee skills and capabilities.
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Safety
- Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
Performance and Delivery
- Unload incoming deliveries of bulk chemicals and raw materials from trucks, tankers, or containers, ensuring safe handling and compliance with safety procedures.
- Inspect materials upon arrival to verify quantity, quality, and compliance with purchase orders and material safety data sheets (SDS).
- Identify and report any discrepancies or damages in the received materials to the supply chain team for resolution.
- Accurately document the receipt of all bulk chemicals and raw materials
- Ensure all necessary paperwork, such as delivery notes, material certificates, and SDS, are properly filed.
- Ensure proper handling of chemicals in line with safety regulations and best practices, such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following hazardous material protocols.
- Safely store bulk chemicals and raw materials in designated areas, ensuring proper labeling and adherence to storage conditions (e.g., temperature, ventilation).
- Maintain storage areas to ensure they comply with safety and environmental regulations, such as proper containment of hazardous materials to prevent spills.
- Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or specialized pumps for receiving and transferring chemicals, while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Participate in safety training and emergency response drills related to chemical spills, fires, or other hazardous incidents.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the receiving and storage areas to promote a safe working environment and efficient material handling.
- Report broken/unusable expired shelf-life items.
- Operates all equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Report any defects to warehouse assets to relevant personnel.
- Complies with applicable safety regulations and operating practices. Support the sections Business Improvement structure through dedicated Analyse and Improve initiatives, embedding a culture of learning and continuous improvement for benchmark performance.
- Support the Technical team to ensure overall integrity, sustainability and reliability of the area in the section as required.
- Minimizes stock losses through proper materials handling
People & Teams
- Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science
Certifications
- Valid code B or C1 driver’s license
- Materials Handling Equipment license (up to 4 Ton Forklift)
- Chemical Operations Certificate is desirable
Experience
- 1-year materials handling experience.
- Hazardous chemicals handling experience will be advantageous
Technical skills
- Proficient in English
- Proficient in computer skills
- Basic understanding of chemical handling and safety regulations
Additional Information
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: 13 November 2026
