Valterra Platinum Cadet Process Learnership
Business Unit / Group Function: Valterra Platinum
Area: Processing
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
Reference Id: REF78414G
Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Fixed Term Employee
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 a Cadet Process Learner, you will be supporting our teams in performing the following duties:
- Manual operation of equipment, which includes operating of valves, manual sampling as well as stopping the operation if working conditions are unsafe.
- Support team members if they require assistance.
- Perform inspections on plant and equipment.
- Carry out basic operational procedures as required/directed and follow instructions from supervisors carefully
- Apply open two-way communication.
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Adhere to and improved safety standards
- Participate in safety meetings
- Start and stop equipment where required.
- Identify hazards and threats to the process proactively
- Complete data logging and reporting to standard
This role is at a B2 level reporting to the Process Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 – English, Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and Physical Science with a minimum of 40% on each subject
- Medical certificate of fitness
- Experience: None
NB. Please submit your full CV, ID copy, proof of residence and certified copies of all relevant qualifications.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- A valid South African Driver’s License is advantageous.
- Basic Computer literacy skills are beneficial.
- Must be a South African Citizen.
- Must pass the relevant psychometric assessment.
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.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Alternatively apply by accessing the link below
https://www.valterraplatinum.com/careers/job-opportunities
Closing Date: 10 April, 2026