Shaft Timberman

The Shaft Timberman will take responsibility to provide engineering maintenance repairs and construction services to the Shaft and station area. This person will conduct effective maintenance of the shaft in order to maintain the correct standard including the effective administration of all shaft systems (data accuracy integrity and backup).

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health safety environmental and security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Completes pre-start and daily maintenance checks on equipment and safety devices before commencing work.
• Maintains equipment and accessories to required standards and reports and replaces sub-standard components.
• Plan execution of work orders according to resource requirements.
• Identify work for specialist technicians and allocating resources and equipment according to priorities.
• Conducts all installation and construction work in the shafts in accordance with diagrams and standards.
• Communicate operational problems to appropriate supervisor or manager in terms of blasting hanging boxes blasting in decline area as well as other process defects to appropriate processors.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Certified competent Shaft Timberman
• Onsetter Certificate
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock/Equivalent qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role Orange
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have been as a Shaft Timberman
• Knowledge and experience in performing shaft examination and maintenance
• Knowledge and experience in blasting of shaft ore passes
• Knowledge and understanding of underground mining practices and Safety Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining.
• Underground drilling and blasting knowledge and skills together with those required as an Onsetter and a Shaft Timberman
• Computer skills

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts do standby duties call-outs and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground. Medical assessment will include vertigo and claustrophobia amongst others. Able to tolerate physical exertion
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Companys pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification relevant psychometric and technical assessments and security clearance

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 chainfrom 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 29000 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: 21 August 2025

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