Senior Artisan / Charge Hand

About the role

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, is a primary producer of platinum group metals with integrated mining, smelting and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is looking for a Senior Artisan / Charge Hand at its Unki Mines site in Shurugwi. The role ensures safe, efficient and productive engineering maintenance on all machinery and equipment, supervised by a team of artisans and aides, in line with regulations and relevant laws.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities with the operational team (planned work and projects)
• Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities to maintain high performance standards
• Stop and repair equipment as soon as possible after a problem is identified
• Check that standards and procedures are followed through planned task observations
• Liaise with other supervisors to identify overlapping problems early
• Monitor the process to spot risks and schedule remedy actions
• Be available for after-hours standby duties
• Assign multi-task team members to artisans when needed and accompany engineers on regular inspections and audits
• Take charge during urgent and major overhauls and maintenance
• Capture data for analysis, find the cause of breakdowns and correct them
• Carry out regular inspections of all work, including planned jobs, repairs and safety systems, to meet legal and technical standards

Required profile

• 5 O Levels
• Apprentice qualified as Diesel Mechanic
• Diploma in Diesel Mechanics or equivalent
• Five years of post-trade qualification experience
• Supervisory experience is advantageous

Required skills

• Experience with Fermel equipment is advantageous

What 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

To apply, use the online application form linked in the advert; the closing date is 13 November 2026.