Lab Technician

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.

Location: Unki Mines Shurugwi

The purpose of the Laboratory Technician role is to prepare samples and perform analyses in accordance with approved procedures.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Analysis of samples.
• Preparation of standards and samples.
• Enforces shop floor Compliance to requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Enforces compliance to SOPs and specific standards by his/her shift.
• Operation of laboratory instruments.
• Logging and reporting equipment faults.
• Calibration of volumetric glassware.
• Handling gas cylinders and connecting them to analytical instruments.
• Supervision of Laboratory Assistants.
• Compliance to SHE principles and procedures.
• Report defective equipment.
• Keep checklists of equipment and record working conditions of these regularly.
• Ensure equipment is regularly serviced.
• Ensure all activities have a minimum impact on the environment.
• Check worksheets are profiled correctly.
• Check availability of samples and re-plan if not immediately available.
• Ensure chemicals used are correct and sufficient.
• Ensure glassware available is in good condition.
• Make sure samples are traceable.
• Avail sample progress information.
• Provide operational support to the Laboratory Shift Supervisor to ensure targets are met.

• Minimum of National Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying or Equivalent.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3 years post qualification experience an analytical laboratory environment.
• Knowledge and experience in AAS/ICP-OES operation.

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 : 18 November 2026