Construction Manager FTC

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 at Amandelbult Concentrator, Thabazimbi, South Africa and is fixed term for 12 months

The Construction Manager takes accountability for directing all construction related activities for the project.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• The development of a Construction Management Plan for the project (in line with Valterra Platinum standards) ensuring alignment with the other elements incorporated in the master project schedule e.g. Engineering, Procurement and Commissioning.
• As part of the Construction Management Plan – clarify roles and responsibilities between owner’s team and external contractors (EPCM). This should include any legal and professional accountability – specifically those related to safety (in-line with contract conditions).
• Review and verification of all construction activities.
• Formal change process is in place and takes responsibility for formal approval of construction changes.
• Reviews and validates construction progress reporting

This role is on a Band 6/11 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager

• University degree/diploma (construction management preferred).
• Safety Leadership Program

5 – 8 years’ experience in the following:

• Mining and/or Process Operations.
• Construction / Engineering Project Management environment.
• Construction management experience. (NEC)
• Contractor Management.

Knowledge and experience of:

• Mining and related operations environment.
• Technical Areas – Geology, Mining Metallurgy and Engineering
• Projects Environment

Skills

• Knowledge on the Valterra Projects Way
• Communication skills
• Conflict Management
• Problem solving

At Amandelbult, 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.

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.

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

24 February 2026