Shaft Timberman

The Shaft Timberman is responsible to provide engineering maintenance repairs and construction services to the Shaft and station area.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Adhering to safety standards in the transport environment
• Liaising with other teams in area
• Allocating resources and equipment according to priorities
• Communicating resource requirements
• Communicating operational problems to appropriate supervisor or manager
• Blasting hanging boxes
• Blasting in decline area
• Supervising multi-task team members
• Inspecting shaft and installations for defects
• Ensuring the effectiveness of pipe and equipment installations
• Communicating process defects to appropriate processors
• Assisting with equipment maintenance
• Maintaining effective two-way open communication
• Raising stock requisitions for materials required
• Compiling accurate shift and work order reports
• Completing and signing off allocated work orders
• Completing job cards and descriptions of work and spares used
• Completing role administration requirements
• Compiling ad-hoc reports for management or other customers
• Participating in meetings
• Ensuring accuracy of technical data

This role is on a C2 level reporting to the Senior Shaft Foreman

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Certified Competent as Shaft Timberman
• Blasting certificate
• Onsetter Certificate

Experience

• At least 3 years as a qualified shaft timberman will be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Communicate in English

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

23 January 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time