Build Your Mining Engineering Career with One of the World’s Leading Platinum Producers

Are you a qualified Boilermaker looking for a rewarding opportunity in South Africa’s mining sector? Valterra Platinum is seeking a skilled and dedicated Boilermaker Plater Underground (UG) to join its engineering team at Dishaba Mine in Thabazimbi, Limpopo.

This is more than just a maintenance role. It is an opportunity to become part of a company that plays a significant role in the global platinum industry while contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient underground mining operations.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with heavy industrial equipment, and making a direct impact on mine productivity and safety, this position could be the perfect next step in your career.

About Valterra Platinum

The company manages integrated mining, smelting, refining, and marketing operations across Southern Africa, supplying platinum group metals to customers around the world.

Valterra Platinum’s purpose is simple yet powerful: “Unearth Value to Better Our World.”

The Role: Boilermaker Plater Underground

As a Boilermaker Plater Underground, you will provide essential engineering support within the underground mining environment. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain, repair, install, and commission machinery and equipment to ensure that operations continue safely and efficiently.

The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Working underground presents unique challenges, making this a highly respected and critical position within the mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the engineering maintenance team, your daily duties may include:

Maintaining Underground Equipment

You will inspect, repair, fabricate, and maintain various mining machinery and structural components to ensure operational reliability.

Responding to Breakdowns

Mining operations depend on equipment availability. You will be expected to respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and emergency situations to minimize downtime.

Installation and Commissioning

The successful candidate will assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring that all equipment meets operational and safety requirements before being placed into service.

Conducting Safety Activities

Safety remains a top priority at Valterra Platinum. You will:

• Attend safety meetings.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Conduct and contribute to risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with mine safety standards and procedures.

Supervising and Supporting Team Members

You may be required to allocate tasks to team members and provide practical coaching and on-the-job training to less experienced employees.

Equipment Inspection and Legal Compliance

Regular inspections form an important part of the role. You will:

• Record inspection results accurately.
• Complete legal examination reports.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations and engineering standards.

Managing Materials and Spare Parts

To ensure efficient maintenance activities, you will monitor the availability of tools, materials, spare parts, and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks.

Component Assessment

Using your technical judgment and experience, you will determine whether components require repair, refurbishment, or replacement.

Why This Role Matters

Every piece of equipment underground contributes to production, safety, and operational performance.

As a Boilermaker Plater, your work directly impacts:

• Employee safety.
• Equipment reliability.
• Mine productivity.
• Cost control.
• Operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Grade 12 (Matric) or N3 qualification.
• Mathematics and Science subjects.
• Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate.

These qualifications provide the technical foundation necessary to perform engineering maintenance activities within a mining environment.

Experience Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience working as a Shaft Boilermaker within the mining industry.

Experience in underground mining environments will be highly beneficial, as the role involves working in demanding operational conditions where technical expertise and safety awareness are critical.

Essential Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Strong Technical Knowledge

You should be able to diagnose equipment problems, interpret technical drawings, and perform repairs according to engineering standards.

Problem-Solving Ability

Equipment failures can occur unexpectedly. The ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions quickly is highly valued.

Communication Skills

You should be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English while working collaboratively with supervisors, engineers, and fellow artisans.

Teamwork

Success in mining depends on teamwork. The ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to team objectives is important.

Adaptability

Underground environments can be challenging and unpredictable.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must also:

• Be proficient in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Be willing to work overtime when required.
• Be available for standby duties.
• Have a solid understanding of workplace risk assessment procedures.

Career Growth Opportunities

Joining Valterra Platinum offers more than immediate employment.

Employees gain access to:

• Continuous skills development programmes.
• Technical training opportunities.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Career advancement pathways within engineering and maintenance disciplines.
• Exposure to world-class mining operations and technologies.

For ambitious artisans looking to grow their careers, this role can provide a strong platform for future progression into supervisory and specialist positions.

Benefits of Working at Valterra Platinum

Employees benefit from:

• Competitive market-related remuneration.
• Performance recognition programmes.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A culture of respect and inclusion.
• Strong safety-focused working environments.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining practices.

The company values employees who contribute ideas, embrace innovation, and actively participate in improving operational performance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Valterra Platinum is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered.

Location: Thabazimbi, Limpopo

This opportunity is based at Dishaba Mine in Thabazimbi, one of South Africa’s well-known mining regions.

Working in Thabazimbi offers exposure to a thriving mining community while providing opportunities to build valuable experience within one of the country’s most important economic sectors.

Apply Before the Closing Date

If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to advance your mining engineering career, submit your application before the closing date.

Closing Date: 24 June 2026

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid missing this exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading platinum producers.

A career at Valterra Platinum means becoming part of a team committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. If you are passionate about engineering and ready for your next challenge, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

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