Engineering Assistant Level 1 SF

The Engineering Assistant provides a pool of support of basic discipline specific engineering technical skills and is required to support all the Engineering Foreman/Artisan to whom the individual is allocated to perform low complexity high volume work.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Good House keeping
• Material & workshop machinery & equipment control
• Use of Engineering tools
• Loading dispatching material & equipment to work sites
• Provides assistance to all trades (Artisans) with activities within and without the team.
• Ensure tool availability
• Follow work instructions
• Ensure proper understanding of the required actions
• Apply recognized work and safety standards
• Ensure that members work together as a team while completing tasks
• Ensure that tasks are completed to required quality standards
• Ensure that material is not unnecessarily wastedEnsure that all required tools material and spares are available to
• perform tasks
• Communication to artisans any unexpected problems
• Effective two way communication with team members
• Help operational employees to maintain equipment in area of responsibility
• Accompany artisan when inspecting and completing tasks
• Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying unsafe work practices
• Report any safety related issues to the artisan or full-time safety rep

This role is at a Band B2 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 Maths and Science

IMPORTANT: applications without qualification related attachments will not be considered.

Experience Knowledge and Skills

• Electrical / Millwright experience (advantageous)
• Valid driving license (advantageous)

Additional Information :

• Work in accordance with work schedule of area and could possibly involve working shift and overtime including standby
• Must be prepared to work on surface open pit dusty areas.
• Must be a South African Citizen
• No Criminal Record
• Must pass the relevant psychometric assessment
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills in English
• A valid South African Drivers license will be advantageous

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: 04 February 2026

Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time