Magazine Master Deputy at Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe Mines indirectly owns 64% of the Platreef Project through its subsidiary, Ivanplats, and is directing all mine development work. The South African beneficiaries of the approved broad-based, black economic empowerment structure have a 26% stake in the Platreef Project. The remaining 10% is owned by a Japanese consortium of ITOCHU Corporation; Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation; and Japan Gas Corporation.

The Platreef Project is a tier-one discovery of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold by Ivanhoe Mines’ geologists on the Northern Limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex, the world’s premier platinum producing region. Platreef’s commercial production is expected in 2024, with Shaft 2 now expected to be commissioned in 2027. The initial scope of the phased development plan is to fast-track Platreef into production, starting with an initial 700,000-tonne-per-annum (700-ktpa) underground mine using the existing Shaft 1 and a new on-site concentrator. Platreef is distinguished from other Bushveld projects by its remarkable combination of grade, thickness, geometry, scale and potential for significant nickel and copper by-product credits. Platfreef is projected to be Africa’s lowest-cost producer of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold.

You will have the following:

• Magazine Masters Certificate(CIOE)
• Grade 12
• Hazardous Material Handling Certificate
• Driver’s license code
• First Aid Level 1

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• At least 2 years’ experience within a materials management or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of General Explosive Principles
• Computer literacy (MS packages)
• ERP Systems
• People Management skills
• Communication skills

Personal Competencies should include:

• Computer literacy (MS packages) 
• ERP Systems 
• People Management skills 
• Communication skills 
• Planning and Organising 
• Organisational Commitment 
• Decision making 
• Working to standards 
• Pursuing improvement 
• Impact and Influence 
• Developing others 
• Team leadership 
• Flexibility 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process: 
 

• Effective management of explosives and associated accessories in accordance with relevant legal and safety regulations
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor all activities at the magazines 
• Order, receive and issue explosives, monitor stock levels against projected needs and verify materials meet the minimum safety and technical standards 
• Timeous and accurate reconciling of explosives with supporting documents and controls in place in line with legislation 
• Comply with legal and safety requirements when transporting explosives 
• Plan and schedule maintenance and utilization of explosives delivery vehicles 
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows, availability of explosives and achievement of production targets 
• Liaise with the Inspector of explosives and monitor associated risk assessment processes in collaboration with the site safety officers 
• Participate in required meetings, including safety meetings 
• Effective systems and controls in place for the securing of explosives at all times.