⛏️ Valterra Platinum Hiring 4 General Miners – Apply by 10 August 2025

Are you a qualified miner with a Blasting Certificate in Hard Rock Mining? Do you want to work in a well-established, high-performing platinum mining environment? Valterra Platinum is hiring 4 permanent General Miners to join their operations in Burgersfort, Limpopo.

This is your chance to secure permanent employment with a reputable platinum mining company offering competitive pay, career growth, and excellent working conditions.

Job Overview – General Miner x4

• Position: General Miner

• Company: Valterra Platinum

• Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo

• Industry: Platinum Mining (Underground – Hard Rock)

• Number of Posts: 4

• Job Type: Permanent

• Closing Date: 10 August 2025

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this role, candidates must meet the following:

• ✅ Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines – Hard Rock Mining (non-negotiable)

• ✅ Grade 10 or higher (Matric an advantage)

• ✅ Sound knowledge of underground mining standards, safety, and production

• ✅ Ability to work shifts and operate in confined spaces

• ✅ Medically fit for underground work

• ✅ Clear criminal record

• ✅ Good understanding of Mine Health & Safety Act (MHSA)

️ Duties and Responsibilities

As a General Miner at Valterra Platinum, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day underground mining operations. Your role will involve the safe handling of explosives and efficient rock breaking in line with legal, safety, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily drilling, charging, and blasting activities

• Ensure safe scaling, cleaning, and support of working areas

• ️ Perform pre- and post-blast assessments and reports

• ️ Maintain equipment, machinery, and tools underground

• Apply strict safety measures and report unsafe conditions

• Supervise and guide miner assistants and team members

• Complete logbooks and production reports accurately

• Identify geological structures and potential hazards underground

Why Work at Valterra Platinum?

Valterra Platinum offers a stable and rewarding mining career with excellent employee benefits and a commitment to safety and development.

Benefits Include:

• Permanent employment with medical aid & pension

• Competitive mining salary packages (based on experience & qualifications)

• Access to latest mining technologies & equipment

• Career progression opportunities to Shift Supervisor or Miner-in-Charge

• Ongoing training and skills development

• ⚖️ A culture of safety, compliance, and performance

Medical & Screening

All shortlisted candidates will undergo:

• ✅ Medical fitness test for underground conditions

• ✅ Psychometric evaluation (if required)

• ✅ Criminal and reference checks

Only candidates who pass all screening stages will be hired.

Job Location

• Site: Valterra Platinum Mine, Burgersfort

• Local residents of Sekhukhune District, Limpopo encouraged to apply

• Must be willing to relocate or travel at own cost if based outside the area

Required Documents

Submit certified copies (within last 3 months) of:

• RSA ID Document

• Blasting Certificate (Hard Rock)

• Proof of underground mining experience

• Matric/Grade 10 certificate

• Updated CV with contactable references

• Medical fitness certificate (if available)

• Proof of residence

⚠️ Incomplete or uncertified applications will be disqualified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by no later than 10 August 2025. Applications may be submitted via:

• Online Application Via Email: rebecca.meeson-frizelle@angloamerican.com

• ️ Walk-ins: Drop off your documents at the Valterra HR office in Burgersfort

Make sure your email subject line reads:

“Application: General Miner – Ref: VPL/GM/0825”

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Final Reminder

This is a safety-critical role that requires discipline, accuracy, and physical endurance. If you meet the requirements and are ready to work underground, apply before the closing date – 10 August 2025.

Secure your place in South Africa’s platinum industry with Valterra Platinum and build a reliable, long-term career in mining.

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