Stoper

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.

This role is based in Thabazimbi, South Africa

A Stoper fulfils a shift role in a stoping area underground to ensure a safe quality blast per day. Responsible to ensure that rules/regulations and management specifics pertaining to daily tasks are complied with, and to deal with/report any breaching thereof. Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of people in his/her team and for people entering his/her area of responsibility.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Fill in Safe Declaration Appointment (Reg. 2.10.6)
• Transfer all relevant information over into Safe Declaration book
• Station / Landing - Check material / cars and services
• Waiting Place - Clean / safe / barricade in place, appoint Comp.”A” in Safe Declaration Book for responsible area, collect clock cards and mark gang make up
• Conduct meeting (Safety / production / briefs / labour / leave), confirm daily tasks / plan(ensure material / equipment available ) and check material in store
• Ensure notice board up to date, all explosive boxes locked/clean, First Aid Box and ventilation as per standard procedure, velocity/ W/B,D/B).
• Test for gasses and do Fire Drill (monthly) at Refuge Bay
• Face Preparation - Check barring(HW/face/S/walls), replacement of missing/damaged support, all sockets washed/plugged, examine/wash out all M/F’s, F/W washed as per Mine standards and Camlok jacks installed as per Mine standards
• Cleaning - Proper Night Shift preparations as per Mine standards
• Charging up - De-sludge all shot holes properly
• Measuring (during shift) - Face advance daily (top+bottom+ASG)
• Supervision Points - Ensure do Panned Task Observations, on the job training, Visible Felt Leadership, problem solving/Grievances, action on substandard work
• Maintain good employee relations. - Effective two way open communication with team. Develop a relationship based on mutual trust and mutual respect with logistics supervisor and other service suppliers

This role is on a C2 level reporting to the Shift Supervisor Mining

• Grade 12
• Blasting Certificate

Experience

• 2 Years related underground experience as a stoper

Knowledge and Skills

• Passed Stoper specific training modules
• Passed area specific training modules for Stoper
• Passed basic stope equipment maintenance modules
• Knowledge of Legal Requirements

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: 08 September 2026