Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Number of positions: 1
Location of position: Mortimer Smelter
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- 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
- Adheres to PSC warehouse operating procedures including emergency/after-hours procedures, to achieve operational efficiency under the guidance of the Supervisor/ Manager. These would include scheduling, receiving, storage, issuing and materials handling processes.
- Receiving of goods by verifying the goods delivered, quality, condition and correctness of all material received directly from suppliers, from another store or reverse logistics materials from customers.
- Ensures effective and accurate issuing of material from stock – including picking, packing, staging and notification of customers.
- Issuing and receiving of bulk materials and capturing consumption information including weekly and monthly reconciliation.
- Perform all inventory management activities such as stock counting, storage and preservation, binning and slotting.
- Undertakes good housekeeping practices within the warehouse environment.
- Perform administrative tasks such as supplier and customer query resolutions in a timeous manner, and keeping records accurately, to ensure integrity of administration systems at the stores.
- Management of consignment stock, rotables process, receiving and staging of non-stock items.
- Participate in continuous improvements exercise by making suggestions for improvement in stores operations
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships within the supply chain environment, customers and suppliers. With strong understanding of the interaction between the DCs, Main Stores, HOPs, Bulk Storage facilities, suppliers and customers.
- Understands and adheres to standard delivery schedules with customers at operations.
- Liaises with customers on urgent and emergency orders and arranges direct deliveries from suppliers
- Operates all equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Report any defects to warehouse assets to relevant personnel.
- Complies with applicable safety regulations and operating practices.
- Minimizes stock losses through proper materials handling.
- Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.
- Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements
- Overtime, standby and weekend work may be required when needed.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent with Maths or Mathematical Literacy
- Material Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Certificate or equivalent will be advantageous.
Certifications
- Valid driver’s license code B or C1
- Materials Handling Equipment license (up to 4 Ton Forklift) advantageous
Experience
- At least 1 – 3 years’ experience within a materials management environment in a large operation.
- Technical knowledge(experience) required for role:
- Experience in utilising SAP or similar system
Knowledge and Skills
- Skill in SAP or Similar applications
- Proficient in English
- Proficient in computer skills and applications
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.
https://www.valterraplatinum.com/careers/job-opportunities
This role supports day-to-day operations and is not a project-based role.
Closing Date
20 March 2026
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