Engineering Specialist Non Production
Thabazimbi - South Africa
Job Summary
The Engineering Specialist Surface is a 2.6.1 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and is responsible for providing operational service the SEM Concentrator with a year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe Manufacturing and Maintenance of process/ engineering equipment.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist the SEM Concentrator in developing an operational plan for the year to support the achievement of throughput objectives
- Undertake to plan up to 1-2 years ahead the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets
- Liaise with the SEM Concentrator regarding daily weekly and monthly progress to plan budget and employees resources
- Undertake to audit the satisfaction of the operational team to whom the coordinator provides high level technical support
- Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section
- Plan daily weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities.
- Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour equipment and operational performance standards
- Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures
- Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime work are maintained and record keeping of legal compliance
- Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
- Completion of audit administration
- Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with
- Ensure that technical data is accurate
- Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists and Foremen to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed
- Will execute any reasonable work instruction provided by any senior or team members to ensure the effective completion of a task or safe making of an area
- Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section
- Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the sections performance
- Monitor the Central logistics process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions
- Ensure that all the data captured on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous
- Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends identify problems and comply with management reports
- Ensure safety and engineering policies are adhered to
- Comply with Environmental Policies
This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Section Engineering Manager
Qualifications :
Qualifications Section
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Trade qualification
- Engineering Specialist Certificate
- Advantageous: Industrial Engineering Civil and / or Mechanical engineering qualification
Experience
5 years experience as Engineering Foreman
Technical Knowledge and skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Manufacturing knowledge (Platework /machining/Fitting)
- Mechanical and structural Drawing understanding
- Service environment
- English literate
- Valid driving license code 08
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 harm 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 behaviour 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: 24 April 2026
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have b ... View more