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Valterra Platinum Fixed-Term Engineering Assistant - Underground Opportunity

Internships Engineering
Location Thabazimbi, Limpopo

Join Valterra Platinum for a one-year fixed-term contract as an Engineering Assistant at Tumela Mine in Thabazimbi. This role supports a structural remedial project involving steel fabrication and equipment maintenance.

About this opportunity

Valterra Platinum is seeking Engineering support for the structural remedial programme at Tumela Mine. The project involves replacing buntons, screens, guides and walkway platforms on the lower portion of the mine. The role involves constructing and fabricating steel work up until the installation and evaluation phase.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure good housekeeping.
  • Control material & workshop machinery & equipment.
  • Load and dispatch material & equipment to work sites.
  • Provide assistance to all trades (Artisans) with activities within and outside the team.
  • Ensure tool availability and that all required tools, material and spares are available to perform tasks.
  • Communicate to artisans any unexpected problems.
  • Maintain effective two-way communication with team members.
  • Help operational employees to maintain equipment in the area of responsibility.
  • Accompany artisans when inspecting and completing tasks.
  • Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying unsafe work practices.
  • Report any safety-related issues to the artisan or full-time safety representative.

Requirements

Grade 12 (Math and Science); Artisan Trade certificate will be advantageous.

Benefits

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.