Operational Risk Advisor

Company overview

Valterra Platinum, previously known as Anglo American Platinum, is a major producer of platinum group metals (PGMs) with integrated mining, smelting, and refining activities across South Africa and Zimbabwe. The business sells its metals to global markets. After separating from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum now operates as an independent listed company with primary and secondary listings on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges.

The company is entering a new phase focused on operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation. It is building stronger capabilities across the full PGM value chain, from mine to market, while keeping safety and sustainability central to how it operates.

Valterra Platinum invites candidates who want meaningful work and the chance to contribute to a larger purpose. The organization’s guiding aim is to “Unearth Value to Better Our World.”

Role summary

This position provides operational support for the rollout and day-to-day execution of Operation Risk Management (ORM) within mining and processing operations in Shurugwi.

Key duties

• Assist with coordinating the use of all four ORM risk management layers at site: baseline risk management, issue-based risk management, task risk management, and continuous risk management.
• Advise the operation on capability-building needs so employees and contractors can strengthen their skills in operational risk management.
• Set up, support, and sustain the operational risk management information platform.
• Track, monitor, and report operational risk performance to risk role holders and operational leaders, including regular site-based risk reports and preparation for management and control-owner reviews.
• Provide risk-based input that helps manage material risks, audit findings, and learning from incidents.
• Give ongoing guidance to operational line role holders, managers, and leaders on risk performance and the actions required to improve it.
• Develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that help drive project support.
• Promote a purpose-led, high-performance culture that aligns with company values, encourages inclusion and diversity, supports engagement, and drives continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Valterra Platinum standards and governance requirements.

Qualifications and experience

A relevant degree or diploma in Safety, Occupational Health, Natural Sciences, or an equivalent field is required. Professional certifications are an advantage, especially a risk qualification and a Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) systems audit qualification.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in risk or Safety, Health and Environmental Officer roles, preferably in mining, metallurgy, or another heavy-industry setting.

Technical and professional requirements

• Practical experience with SHEQ management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment methods such as WRAC, Bow-tie Analysis, and JRAs.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Project.
• Good training, presentation, and facilitation ability.
• A clean Class 4 driver’s licence.

What the employer offers

• Work that matters in a performance-driven environment.
• Reward and recognition aligned to the market.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• A strong commitment to safe operations.

Inclusion, conduct, and workplace expectations

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer and aims to create a workplace where every colleague is respected and can reach their full potential. The company states a zero-tolerance approach to dignity harms, including gender-based violence, bullying, harassment, and victimisation. It says employee safety also includes removing harmful behaviour from the workplace, during work and outside working hours. The organization expects a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all employees.

Application process

Candidates must complete the online application form provided in the job advertisement. The closing date for applications is 14 July 2026.