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 project.

          SECTION VENTILATION OFFICER X 1 REF: IVP-MTS-2502

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

·       National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 Matric or equivalent.

·       Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate.

·       Working towards completion of Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (50%).

·       The following Certificates will be advantageous:

o      Occupational Hygiene measurements

o      Occupational Hygiene Risk Management

o      Occupational Hygiene Legal Knowledge

o      Project Management

o      Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (Completed)

Suitable candidates must possess the following skills:

·       Computer literate in MS Office.

·       Proficiency in Ventilation simulation software (Vuma3D, Vent Sim) will be advantageous.

·       Proficiency in Mine planning and scheduling software (Deswik) will be advantageous

Suitable candidates must affiliate with a Professional Body:

·       Member/Associate with the Mine Ventilation Society Of South Africa (MVSSA).

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene field.

·       Trackless mining experience will be advantageous.

The Role requirements include, but not be limited to:

Ensure that legal requirements, IVP standards and policies are adhered to, to achieve legal compliance.

·       Interpretation of legal requirements.

·       Ensures adherence to legal compliance through monitoring and reporting.

·       Responsible to ensure that policies, programmes, standards, codes of practice and procedures are maintained in accordance with legal requirements.

·       Statutory Plans are in place and up to date (Ventilation plans and mine rescue plans).

Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems.

·        Measure compliance to Section 11 and 12 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Occupational Health Risk Assessment and Monitoring).

·       Measure compliance to the Environmental Engineering and Occupational Hygiene Regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act pertaining to monitoring and reporting.

·       Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene programmes are properly administered.

·       Assist in the development of the best practices, standards and procedures.

·       Advice on management on Business Area Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene planning, technical systems and administration.

·       Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Emergency preparedness programmes.

·       Report and advice on Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene matters.

·       Participate in mining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene technological improvement studies.

·       Provide solutions to specific Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene matters (known or identified via trend analysis).

·       Adhere to ventilation and occupational hygiene policies, procedures and standards.

·       Conducts routine ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and records findings.

·       Sets daily, weekly and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene targets.

Identification, evaluation and recommendation of appropriate interventions. Reporting structures

·       Meet time deadlines pertaining to reporting (daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc).

·       Provide information and advice regarding ventilation and occupational hygiene matters related to a specific workplace or section of the business area.

·       Advice on changes to plans, schedules, procedures and standards to minimize the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices.

·       Ensures adherence to legal compliance in terms of required reports.

·       Ensures valid statistics for ventilation and occupational hygiene are available for all workplaces or sections of the business area.

·       Timeous submission of statutory reports.

·       Occupational related exposure histories are recorded and reported.

·       Promotes a safe and healthy working environment.

Operational Risk Management and auditing.

·       Maintain effective risk management programmes.

·       Participate in audits.

·       Ensure follow up of risk assessments and audits findings, and the implementation of recommendations made.

Online applications are forwarded towww.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 30 July 2025

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.

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