Employee Benefits Officer Operations

Job description

This role is a generalist role responsible for the administration and data management processes and best practices for accurate remuneration and benefits of our employees at the operation. Primarily responsible for the management of employee data hierarchy processes amongst others, engagements of new-hire, promotions, transfer, terminations, allowances, org. maintenance, shift substations. Safety, Health & Environment Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site is paramount. Performance & Delivery Work Management Responsible and accountable for amongst other activities, engagement of new-hire, promotions, transfer, terminations, allowances, org. maintenance, shift substations, contractor engagement & termination management, leave processing and Time & attendance. Prepare and submit accurate time and attendance reports to managers Manage employee and data change rejections – SAP vs T&A, and vice versa Conduct systems and time management audits Ensure 24/7 uptime for Interface systems between SAP and T&A Manage interface systems between SAP & Time and attendance Ensure availability of standby for after-hour support as per core conditions of employment Review pay slips to prevent overpayments to employees (company losses) and underpayments to employees (Labour unrest) Audit post capturing information (remuneration, TM, Pay)- this task is for central position only Communicate hardware and software changes to all stakeholders to ensure an understanding of business processes Sustainability & Social Execute delivery the sustainability activities as relevant to discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to discipline Act consistently with sustainability expectations People & Teams Act in line and support a purpose-led, high performing culture, applying the company values and principles of inclusion and diversity Compliance Adhere to Valterra Platinum compliance requirements. Grade 12 Passed T&A and TM specific training modules Computer literacy for role, especially SAP TM Relevant Diploma Experience: At least two years discipline specific experience Technical Knowledge: Operations: Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role Commercial: Documentation, sign-off and approval processes Management: Risk management techniques and critical controls Compliance : Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements Smart Recruiters Navigator + SAP 409/ 411 Systems maintenance Time & Attendance Management Systems Systems training 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 harm, 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 22 October 2026 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, South Africa