Shaft Geologist

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: Borwa, Mototolo Mine

Job Description

The Shaft Geologist is responsible for providing the specialist Geological service for mining departments and forms part of the Geosciences team. He also supports the Geology Manager in achieving his and the departments set objectives and KPI’s.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and Maintain standards for the Operational Unit
• Establish and/or maintain basic geological services of mapping, drilling and underground sampling coverage
• Identifying potential and problematic ore reserves and resources (incl. White Area management)
• Develop and/or implement necessary diamond drill and sampling programmes (aligned with BP requirements)
• Validate, Analyse and Interpret geological information for prediction of current and future resources and reserves.
• Technical advising capacity on geology related topics, risk management and problem solving
• Preparation and related information management for geology plans and reporting
• Ensure QAQC compliance on all technical geological aspects and levels that define the resource and reserve
• Systems and Information Management to maintain mapping, drilling, logging, plotting and sampling coverage.
• Operate within the constraints of a set Budget.
• Manage and coach operational subordinate Geosciences teams (incl. and especially Sampling) driving effectiveness and efficiency.
• Value driven advice on Grade and Ore Control practice and programmes/initiatives

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Manager Geology.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bsc Geology, Honours

Experience

• At least 4 years post qualification experience in mining geology, preferably board and pillar mining.
• Applicable knowledge of PGE mineralogy and associated geo-structural complexities in the Bushveld Complex 

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to meet technical and responsibility requirements in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Member of professional body (SACNASP).

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

02/11/2026