Senior Shift Boss Development 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.

Play your part in our team succeeding...

To ensure mining operations underground are carried out safely, to standard, and in accordance with the mine plan. The incumbent supervises Shift Bosses and monitors the quality of work performed by mining crews.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12
• Blasting Certificate
• Mine Overseer Certificate Part A

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• 5-8 years Underground Mining Experience
• 3 years Shift Boss Experience
• Proficiency in English

Personal Competencies should include:

• Problem-solving
• Intrapersonal maturity 
• Investigation 
• Facilitation and training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity 
• Conflict Management
• Drive and results orientation
• Rule orientation 
• Ability to Influence, persuade and negotiate
• Detail and quality orientation 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process: 

• Embed effective and efficient production processes, plans and governance structures
• Lead tactical direction setting and plan for the business area in alignment to the company’s strategy
• Drive effective problem solving and continuous improvement
• Drive relationships with stakeholders to enable optimisation of the business value chain
• Forecast, secure and manage the budget as per Delegation of Authority Matrix
• Embed and drive a work ethos that is committed to safeguarding employee safety, health and wellbeing
• Deploy an integrated risk management, governance and compliance framework throughout area of responsibility
• Organize and plan material for the section