Fix Term Mine Overseer Production

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The Mine Overseer holds legal accountability in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Act 29 of 1996, through the 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 appointments. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that a designated operational area achieves sustainable performance through the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of mining, development, construction, and project activities, while maintaining alignment with current and future best practices. The Mine Overseer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing the following functions: Plan, prepare, and safely execute mining, development, construction, and project activities within predetermined areas to achieve operational objectives. Execute project and construction schedules in alignment with the On-Mine Plan and approved business priorities, achieving established targets for Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC), cost, volume, quality, and schedule compliance. Deliver quality ore to designated ore passes in accordance with approved production plans and business requirements. Ensure all project, construction, development, and production activities are executed in compliance with approved operating standards, procedures, work instructions, and legal requirements. Lead and manage frontline operational personnel responsible for the physical execution of production, development, project, and construction activities, including direct supervision and performance management. Monitor real-time operational and project execution performance and provide resource allocation direction to ensure the achievement of planned targets. This role is in the Mining department at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Mine Overseer Certificate for Scheduled Mines Blasting Certificate First Aid Certificate Valid Driver's License Valid Certificate of Fitness Mining Degree/Diploma (advantageous) Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ mining experience at metalliferous mines Minimum of 3-years’ experience as a Mine Overseer holding Regulation 2.14.1 read with 2.13.12 appointments Proven experience in underground mine development and conventional mining half-level optimization. Experience in coordinating production, development, and project execution activities. Key Competencies: Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and statutory responsibilities. Strong understanding of underground project planning, scheduling, and execution. Proven leadership and supervisory skills in managing multiple crews and frontline teams. Ability to coordinate cross-functional support services including Engineering, Rock Engineering, Survey, and Planning. Strong problem-solving, risk management, and continuous improvement capabilities. Demonstrated ability to deliver operational targets relating to safety, production, development, quality, and cost performance. Who We Are We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market. We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors. With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa. 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: 21 October 2026 Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible. Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders. If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger. Add Location : This role is based in Thabazimbi