INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY

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 Concentrator.

                                   Metallurgical Production Superintendent (REF: IVP-PL-2503)

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·       Relevant NQF Level 7 qualification related to Metallurgical Engineering/Chemical Engineering (Advantageous)

·       10 years PGM plant experience, of which five (5) years must be in a supervisory role (shift foreman).

·       Control room experience

·       Must reside within the Mokopane area or be willing to relocate

·       Valid South African Driving License.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

·       Proven plant operational experience in PGM plant crushing, grinding, flotation, and filtration.

·       Diagnostic skills, including but not limited to root cause analysis, trend analysis, and problem solving.

·       Team leading and supervisory skills.

·       Valid medical certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.

·       Computer literate with Scada, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet       

     The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

·       Commissioning of the Platreef Concentrator.

·       Providing strong leadership by planning, organising, and controlling all activities in the plant

·       Manage production teams executing daily operational activities and ensuring adherence to SHE and OHS principles.

·       Performing standby duties

·       Monitoring production recovery and quality of the final product produced daily, and performing necessary changes

·       Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

·       Ensure production targets are achieved.

·       Plan and execute plant metallurgical equipment maintenance.

·       Assist management in identifying the gaps in the current plant procedures and operating processes.

·       Ensuring production targets are communicated to personnel and plans are in place to meet set targets.

·       Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved SOPs

·       Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings

·       Ensure site personnel have job-relevant training requirements

·       Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and standards.

·       Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for members, fostering a high-performance and accountability culture.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, maintenance, technical department, and safety, to drive process efficiencies and to resolve production issues.

·       Apply the Ivanplats principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for your safety and that of others to ensure zero harm and the elimination of fatalities and loss-time injuries in accordance with the Ivanplats Standards and Mine Health and Safety Act.

Applications must be forwarded towww.ivanhoecommunities.comon or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 02 July 2025

Preference will be given to South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

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