Valterra Cadet Process Learnership 2026

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.

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.

In order to be considered for this role, you must have:

• Grade 12 – English, Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and Physical Science with a minimum of 40% on each subject

Other requirements:

• Medical certificate of fitness

NB. Please submit your full CV, ID copy, proof of residence and certified copies of all relevant qualifications.

This opportunity is only available to candidates within the Rustenburg region – CVs’ must strictly be accompanied with a proof of residence with the stamp from relevant tribal office or municipality (this must also be attached with your application).

Experience

• None

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.

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.