Location: Melrose, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Company Description: Two (2) Valterra Platinum Graduate Programme on Corporate Affairs – 24 Months
Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). The company is guided by its purpose of unearthing value to better the world. Valterra safely and responsibly mine PGMs and their associated co-products at our mines in South Africa and Zimbabwe, before smelting and refining them at its own processing facilities. The company’s processing facilities include its Base Metals Refinery, the largest producer of nickel cathode in South Africa, and its Precious Metals Refinery, which is one of the most technologically advanced plants of its kind.
Valterra’s expertise spans the full breadth of our integrated value chain, including mining, processing, sales, trading and market development. Through our marketing offices in Johannesburg, London, Singapore and Shanghai, we deliver high-quality products to our international customer base. The company also contributes to the market development of the broader PGM industry through partnerships with our customers and research institutions in the industrial, investment and jewellery sectors. We are committed to zero harm, integrating sustainability into everything the company does.
Are you ready to Build a Precious Career in Mining? Start with our Graduate Programme in Corporate Affairs. At Valterra Platinum, you’ll step into real work, real responsibility and real opportunities to grow. You will be trusted to contribute and supported to build a meaningful, lasting careers.
Number of positions: 2
Location: Various Operations – Rotating between the various Mining Operations in the Limpopo and North West Provinces
Job Description
What you can expect during the programme :
- Learn from industry leaders who are passionate about your growth. Our mentors provide personalised guidance to help you navigate your career with confidence.
- From early in your journey, you will work on challenging, high-impact projects that contribute to real mining operations, building your skills and making a difference.
What you can look forward to on your learning journey:
- Hands-on Learning: Build your knowledge in cybersecurity, automation, and AI to analyse system data, strengthen digital security protocols, automate routine processes, and deliver intelligent insights that support real-time decision-making and operational excellence.
- Data Analysis and Problem-Solving: Use your skills to analyse data and provide insights that will help shape decision-making in real-time operations, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside industry experts and cross-functional teams to tackle challenges and innovate solutions that drive the success of our operations.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Bring fresh ideas and a forward-thinking mindset to help us lead the way in technological advancements, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices.
- Professional Development: Participate in continuous learning and development, including mentorship, specialised training, and diverse project rotations. These opportunities are designed to build your expertise and set you on a path for success within our business, whether as a technical specialist or a future leader.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all work is performed in alignment with safety standards and regulations, contributing to a culture of safety and responsibility throughout our operations.
- Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of mining with hands-on experience, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive environment that lays the foundation for a successful career.
Qualifications
Honours degree in Development Studies: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences , Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or related fields that focuses on Stakeholder engagement and Social performance.
We are reviewing applications weekly and working quickly to give you the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest in our opportunities, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.
Please ensure to attach all relevant documentation to your application:
- Your CV detailing any extra-curricular activities that you are involved in or any volunteering opportunities that you participated in
- Your full academic transcript (every year of study including your current year where applicable)
- Proof of address (Either a municipal account OR a letter from a local tribal authority)
- A copy of your ID
Please carefully review the requirements for this opportunity and save all the necessary documents in a single folder on your computer so that you can easily upload them together using the provided link. Incomplete submissions cannot be reviewed.
Ready to Build a Precious Career? Here’s What You’ll Need
- A minimum final overall academic average of 65% is required
- You must have qualified in the past 24 months.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology; OR
- Related fields that focuses on Stakeholder engagement and Social performance.
Experience:
- No more than 12 months post qualification experience