Graduate Trainee Metallurgy
Graduate Trainee Jobs
- Valtera Platinum
- Expires 10 May 2026
- Shurugwi
- Full Time
Job Description
Valterra 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.
The role is based in Unki Mine Shurugwi Zimbabwe
Job Description:
Unki Mines (Private) Limited, offers a developmental opportunity to the qualifying candidate for training as a Graduate Trainee Metallurgy within the Process environment.
This is a 2 YEAR FIXED TERM ROLE for Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering graduates who want to have a smarter future within the Process industry. Initially, you will be offered a two-year graduate programme with UNKI Platinum mines based in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe.
If you are ready to make the most of everything you have learned so far, be challenged, work together with industry leaders, and be a part of a supportive and a vibrant Graduate community, then Valterra Platinum is ready for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
Hands-on Learning: As a graduate, you will actively contribute to projects that impact the future of mining, from optimising processes to improving safety and sustainability across our operations.
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 among others.
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 op
Qualifications and Experience
The following are the minimum entry requirements for the programme:
2.1 or better degree class in Mertallurgical or Chemical Engineering or related field
Certified medically fit
Experience
Attachment or working in a Process Department is an added advantage
Knowledge and Skills
Our graduate program is designed to complement academic qualifications with practical experience, helping graduates develop the necessary skills to excel as a future leader.
Graduates should have a strong academic background in their field of study, paired with analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. A passion for innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential for success in our graduate program
Applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
Your resume
Certified copies of the relevant qualifications including “O” Levels, “A” Levels, degree certificate and transcript.
Attach national Identity copy
How to Apply
