IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

•       Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification

•       Competent B certificate

•       Minimum of 2 year’s practical experience of operating a roof bolter in a Trackless underground mining environment

•       Sound knowledge and experience of:

•       Underground mining practices and operations

•       Underground drilling knowledge and skills

•       Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining

•       The incumbent will be required to work shifts

•       Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health, safety, environmental and security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.

•       Takeover/ handover shift from off/on-going bolter operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.

•       Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, and during operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.

•       Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily bolting and support targets.

•       Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.

•       Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area in accordance with departmental requirements.

•       Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.comor [email protected] on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 16 May 2024

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents that are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

  NB: The subject line should clearly state the complete Job title and Reference Number.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.