Senior Specialist Assurance

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: Corporate Complex

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Performance and Delivery 

• Deliver assigned audits projects in a way that acts as a catalyst for change and improvement. These assignments include but are not limited to the review of Finance, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Information Management and Human Resources.
• Ensuring all assignments are conducted in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, Internal Audit methodology and are in line with the approved annual assurance plan.
•  Autonomously deliver and take accountability end-to-end on the assigned audit engagements in line with the approved annual assurance plan and planned budget: Audit planning activities (e.g. audit scoping, risk assessments and audit work programme);
• Audit execution activities using appropriate audit approaches, tools and techniques.
• Audit documentation in appropriate templates and maintenance of audit evidences.
• Reporting of audit issues based on root causes and ability to draw on themes across relevant audits; and
• Draft audit reports with sound business and reporting writing skills.
• Confidently present and hold discussions with business stakeholders throughout the audit engagements, including: Obtain understanding of the business processes, controls and self-identified gaps / known risks;
• Hold discussion with business stakeholders about audit work such as obtaining factual accuracy of audit findings; and
• Present audit observations and issues with business stakeholders; and discuss remediation actions or solutions.
• Undertake complex or sensitive technical audit work within the organization.
• Identify value add and improvement initiatives through audit observations.
• Assist with the development of technical updates to the team including the presentation thereof.
• Control time and cost of audit projects, reporting potential time/cost overruns to the Senior Manager.
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing initiatives and processes.
• Completion of administrative and other tasks which supports the success of internal audit’s ambition.
• Support the development, maintenance and annual refresh of the risk-based Three-Year Internal Audit Plan and Annual Assurance Plan.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of respective papers for business Senior Management and executive-level meetings (e.g. Audit Committee, Risk and Assurance Meetings, etc.).
• Invest in continuing professional development and self-improvement to enhance knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to fulfil the role.

Compliance  

• Champion the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP), including monitoring compliance with Internal Audit methodology and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, conducting quality reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CA (SA), CPA, ACA, ACMA or equivalent), 
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Experience: 

• 5-7 years industry related working experience in finance assurance, internal audit, or a related field within a corporate or public accounting setting.

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:

• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory requirements; proficiency in financial systems and audit software.

Technical Skills

• Proficient skill in strong analytical skills to identify control weaknesses, interpret financial data, and develop solutions.

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

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

09 September 2026