Foreman Electrical UG

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.

Add Location : Thabazimbi

The Foreman Electrical is a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the Minerals Act and is responsible for the supervision of artisans in the maintenance and installation of electrical equipment and services. It includes the administration and management of assigned resources within the designated area towards effective operation of the Operational Unit.
 

Job responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Electrical installations and equipment operate at specification
Maintenance of equipment

• Ensures use of proper procedure and required safety devices for all hazardous tasks
• Implements and maintains applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards
• Completes safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports
• Continuously discusses safety statistics and campaign details with team

Ensure inspections and use of hazardous machinery and equipment comply to legal and mine requirements

• Ensure that all appropriate work specifications, procedures and legal requirements are applied to the use of equipment, machinery and related safety devices
• Perform periodic and scheduled inspections of task and equipment as stipulated

Supervises the installation and maintenance of all electrical units and components thereof

• Liaises with the engineering team and other role players regarding daily, weekly and monthly needs in the area
• Plans daily, weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with operational team
• Ensures availability of required parts, equipment and resources
• Monitors the performance of team

Monitors operational effectiveness of electrical cabling and power distribution facilities

• Performs periodic and scheduled inspections of cabling and equipment
• Schedules breakdown requests and installation needs with relevant role players
•  Supervises the installation, replacement or servicing of units and/or components as specified
• Supervises the housekeeping standards in area of responsibility

Process remains fully operational

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities with operational team
• 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
• Ensure the reduction of costs
• Chairing safety meetings at the start of each day
• Attending General Safety meeting and giving feedback to team
• Stop and repair area/plant as soon as possible after problem identification
• Investigation of incidents/accidents in area of responsibility (find root causes and sort out timeously)
• Ensure procedures are followed – doing planned task observations from time to time
• Liaise with the other Foreman to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed
• Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of cooperation within the section
• Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the section’s performance
• Monitor the process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions
• Ensure availability for after-hours standby duties
• Allocate multi-task team members to Artisans when required to perform and ensure effective maintenance
• Accompany the Engineers on regular inspections and audits around the section
• Review operational plans and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates
• Provided regular support to both the mining and services employees within the section as well as to other sections on electrical matters
• Take charge during crises and major overhauls/maintenance
• Capturing data to be used for analysis to ensure better maintenance
• Find the cause of breakdowns and correct
• Update drawings on instrument loops and when changes occur
• Conduct regular inspections on all works (over inspections on planned jobs and repairs to set standards/legal requirements) to ensure safety

This role is at a Band C5 level reporting to the Section Engineer

• Relevant Trade certificate - Qualified as an Electrician
• Forman Certificate

Experience

• Five years post trade qualified experience
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous

Advantageous

• Winder Competency

Knowledge and Skills

• Valid driving license code 08
• Basic computer literacy (Word/Excel/Outlook, Sap)

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: 14 September 2026