Manager Production Processing

Rustenburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety: Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee 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

Work is of an operational nature mainly production management work in the plant coordinating works being done. Interacts with other functions to get the production process running smoothly. Coordinates input from all over and ensure material and deliverables are available on time for the smooth running of the plant. Responsible for several aspects of the production process e.g. safety production targets cost management people management etc. Involved in continuous improvement initiatives and implementing initiatives.

Provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of the employees in compliance to regulations
Provide and maintain systems of work plant and machinery that are safe and without risk for employees to achieve production targets
Ensure compliance with all legal environmental occupational health safety and risk management standards and best practices
Submit inputs to the Smelters business plan
Ensure the correct resources are available to deliver on targets
Manage the production process safely efficiently and cost-effectively to meet targets
Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Drive and be accountable for continuous improvement and asset optimization initiatives
Manage the people in the team i.e. career development competence improvement performance management
Implement identified asset optimization and technical initiative projects.
Support the overall management of the Operation

People & Teams

Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance

Develop required compliance governance in the context of discipline on a business level.
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory legislative and permitting requirements.

This role is at a Band 5 level reporting to the Process GM - Smelting

Qualifications :

Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy degree

Experience

At least ten years post graduate qualification experience relevant for the role

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Good technical ability
Knowledge of the best utilisation/business applications of management and plant processing
Experience in Project Management
Commissioning of Processing plants
Application of Process Safety management
Ability to operate independently
Experience in Pyrometallurgy

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

17 February 2026

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Safety: Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of...