Senior Manager P&O Operations

Company Description

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 Amandelbult Complex, Thabazimbi, South Africa

Job Description

To lead the People and Organisation Function team to support site leadership in creating an effective culture that encourages people to give of their best in the achievement of safe, productive outcomes.

Safety:

• Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment.
• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance And Delivery:

• Break down Corporate/BU P&O requirements and performance targets to site level, translate into site-specific targets and budgets and communicate to on-site P&O teams.
• Provide labour resourcing input into site-specific 5-year plan and 1-year budget.
• Develop and align site P&O initiatives and programmes with BU strategy.
• Provide input to BU and monitor P&O reporting to ensure that it is adhered to in time and at the required level of quality.
• Ensure on-site structures, roles and processes are set up to sustainably deliver a 5-year plan.
• Lead site employee relations with workforce and unions.
• Provide on-site P&O advice and support across a wide range of people and cultural activities.
• Embed new technologies into the on-site P&O work once solution design is execution ready.
• Manage delivery of the sustainability activities as relevant to the discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time. • Implement and participate in processes that build relationships with key local stakeholders.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Develop required compliance governance for the discipline on an operational level. • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

This role is at a Band 5 level reporting to the Senior General Manager

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Management is desirable 

Experience and technical knowledge required for the role:

• 7 – 10 years relevant working experience, preferably in Mining.
• Identification of key strategic risks and opportunities that could materially impact the operation and implementation of appropriate processes and systems to mitigate/leverage them.
• Establishment of a culture within discipline in which safety and health is paramount and that results in zero fatalities.
• Promote accountability, high performance, and lead diverse teams with aligned goals.
• Understand the impact of behaviours on engagement and responses to management decisions.
• Role model productive behaviours and prepare for the impact of changes on workforce and stakeholders.
• Inspire others to contribute to company objectives and engage in continuous change.
• Translate strategy into tailored messages, actively listen, and consult to uncover issues and opportunities.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders, coach employees, and handle difficult conversations transparently.
• Manage conflicts effectively to achieve productive outcomes and build effective relationships.
• Analyse data for decision-making and apply commercial principles to optimize value.
• Develop business cases, quantify value, and address stakeholder requirements.
• Apply project management and business improvement techniques.
• Utilize advanced communication, interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills

Additional Information

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: 05 October 2025

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