Section Engineer Production
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Job Location:
Thabazimbi - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Section Engineer is a 2.13.1/2.13.3.1 or 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHS Act (in Mining Operations) or in terms of the OHS (in Process Operations) and is responsible to provide operational service to the Resident Engineer with a 1- year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe movement of men ore and material in the vertical/decline/horizontal shaft/haulage/plant and the associated maintenance and construction linked to the Operational Area of responsibility.
Roles and responsibilities include the following:
- Application of the Asset Management Framework.
- Application of Valterra Platinum Technical Standards and their associated Critical Controls.
- Develop and manage the budget for their sections with a clear view of the required maintenance within a window of 1 to 5 years through the development of Asset Management Plans (AMPs) also known as Life of Physical Asset Plans (LOPAPs).
- Manage major shutdowns component replacements and rebuilds.
- Manage projects within their appointed area of responsibility to be completed in full on schedule and to budget.
- Ensure their sections are always legally compliant.
- Manage critical asset performance to ensure production outcomes are met according to business expectations.
- Maintain infrastructure in a sustainable manner to ensure no indirect risks to production outcome.
- Manage effective logistics of machinery used to transport ore waste equipment or people.
- Manage the construction erection installation commissioning repairs and maintenance of all equipment in area of responsibility.
- Manage people appointed to supervise control and operate all equipment in area of responsibility.
- Compile a strategy for the section within your area of responsibility detailing improvement opportunities to improve equipment performance reduce the cost of maintenance and improve safety.
- Compile appropriate and regular reports detailing performance against the required engineering performance metrics as well as progress against strategy.
This role is Band 6/12 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager
Qualifications :
- Engineering related degree BSC Engineering / Diploma
- Government Certificate of Competency
Experience
- 5 years of post-engineering qualification experience of which 3 years in an appointed position (relevant to the role) will be advantageous
- Experience in underground mechanized mining environment will be advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Valid EB/Code 08 drivers license
Additional Information :
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
26 November 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Mechanical Design
- Six Sigma
- System Design
- Employee Evaluation
- FEA
- Process Improvement
- Requirements Gathering
- Signal Processing
- Earned Value Management
- Curriculum Development
- Proposal Writing
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