Jobs at Ivanhoe Mines

• The Senior Resource Geologist's role is to develop geological resource evaluations of exploration and operational projects, using specialized and appropriately customized software's and best practice methods in line with the organizational and and corporate governance standards. You will have to create a short-term and long-term mineral resource and reserve block models to enable monthly forecasts, reconciliation to production data and reporting of Mineral Resources which will enable IvanPlat Platreef Mine to achieve its strategic objectives.
• This role involves technically accurate and precise application of routines after developing a profound and incisive understanding of the of the geology of Platreef orebody. The incumbent will apply knowledge of geology, mining, mineralogy, metallurgy, mill recovery, and geostatistics to develop mineral resource and mineral reserve block model estimates in compliance with industry and governmental (NI 43-101). The role requires a committed professional approach to the work.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12 
• Degree Hons. in Geology 
• MSc is preferable 
• 10 years' experience within applicable practical mining environment 
• Experience in block modeling and resource estimation practices
• Experience in database management, AQ/QC and geological modeling acquire, Leapfrog and Datamine experience is
• Geological/geometallurgical modelling, geostatistical principles and analysis, mineral resource estimation, resource confidence classification, technical documentation 

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• Good analytical skills
• Communicate clearly both verbally and written 
• Must be self-motivated, efficient, and innovative/proactive
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Cross functional abilities (Production Geology and Exploration functions)
• Basis MS Word 
• Advanced MD Excel
• Database Management 
• 3D software for geological modelling and estimation

Personal Competencies should include:

• Health & Safety orientated 
• Comfortable working independently, under supervision and in team settings
• Able and willing to take instruction
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Must work efficiently and effectively in a multicultural setting 
• Able to engage at all levels of the business
• Must be able to work 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

• Safety, Health and Environment: Report all unsafe conditions and work practices
• Operations and Technical Input: Compliance to applicable standard operating and QAQC procedures
• Financial Management & Budgeting: At least 3 cost saving initiative biannually
• Reporting and Compliance 
• Human Capital: 1 Intervention per quarter 

Closing Date 17 August 2023

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Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree
• GCC certificate 

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 5 or more years' experience in a mining environment as a GCC Mining Engineer 
• Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architectural discipline
• The ability of effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, excel, Project and PowerPoint 

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

• Support the project manager or other management roles in the construction process throughout the project
• Work with subject matter experts to create, review, and process drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software 
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Participate in managing activities that are related to project closeout to ensure timely completion
• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings Develop and implement maintenance systems
• Maintain and improve on equipment availability and efficiencies
• Prevent failure equipment and root course analysis
• Liaise with suppliers
• Shutdown management 

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Suitable candidates must posses the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical science or a Technical Matric N3
• NQF Level 5 OD ETDP Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Relevant Engineering Trade certificate 
• assessor and Moderator certificate registered with MQA 
• code 08 driver's licence 

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' working experience within a training environment, preferably within the engineering mining industry 
• 2 years practical training facilitation skills
• Designing, implementation and maintenance of the LMS systems 
• Have a good understanding of the Skills Development Legislation and Regulation and HRD Governance 

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

• Contribute and assist in planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, moderation, and reporting on relevant HRD interventions.
• Executing skills development and ability to design lesson material for competency 
• Ensure that the working areas are safe and clean, and all training resources are correctly stored by conducting inspections and/or early examinations
• Compliance to training and assessment with approved methodology and learning material (learning delivery system)
• Compliance to the Mine Health and Safety Act 
• Training resources in compliance and best practice
• Compliance in terms of MQA and QCTO requirements 
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO and QMS practices and standards 
• Executing and delivered Engineering/generic/site specific Induction, Equipment Operating skills and ancillary and skills training
• Progressive reports on predetermined targets for skills development 
• Relationships with relevant stakeholders

Closing Date 17 August 2023

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• The Database Geologist' role is responsible for setting up and managing geological databases, maintaining, implementing and managing all aspects of geological database management and compiling and administering geological and production databases utilizing best practice's methods in line with the organizational and corporate reserve block models to enable monthly forecasts, reconciliation to production data and reporting of Mineral Resources which will enable IvanPlat Platreef Mine to achieve its strategic objectives. Other duties may include contributing to geological interpretation of geological structures information and deposits, managing standards and procedures when generating and analyzing data, providing insights and recommendations to the business. 
• The role involves technically accurate and precise application of routines after developing a profound and incisive understanding of the of the geology of Platreef orebody. You will have to apply knowledge of geology, mining, mineralogy, metallurgy, mill recovery, and geostatistics to develop mineral resource and mineral reserve block model estimates in compliance with industry and governmental (NI 43-101). This role requires a committed professional approach to the work.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12 
• Degree Hons. in Geology 
• 1-2 years' experience within exploration 
• Responsible for managing the core handling and execution of the underground drilling delineation drilling programme, sample processing activities and geological interpretation of the Ivanhoe Mines' flagship PGM project, IvanPlats Mine. 

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• Basic MS Word 
• Advanced MS Excel
• Basic Leapfrog (3D software)
• Basic Database Management 
• Good Analytical skills
• Communicate clearly both verbally and written
• Must be self-motivated, efficient, and innovative/pro-active
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good communication skills

Personal Competencies should include:

• Health & Safety orientated 
• Comfortable working independently, under supervision and in team settings
• Able and willing to take instruction
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Must work efficiently and effectively in a multicultural setting 
• able to engage at all levels of the business  

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

• Safety, Health and Environment: Report all unsafe conditions and work practices
• Operations and Technical Input: Compliance to applicable standard operating and QAQC procedures
• Financial Management & Budgeting: At least 3 cost saving initiative biannually
• Reporting and Compliance 
• Human Capital: 1 Intervention per quarter 

Closing Date 17 August 2023

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• The Database Geologist' role is responsible for setting up and managing geological databases, maintaining, implementing and managing all aspects of geological database management and compiling and administering geological and production databases utilizing best practice's methods in line with the organizational and corporate reserve block models to enable monthly forecasts, reconciliation to production data and reporting of Mineral Resources which will enable IvanPlat Platreef Mine to achieve its strategic objectives. Other duties may include contributing to geological interpretation of geological structures information and deposits, managing standards and procedures when generating and analyzing data, providing insights and recommendations to the business. 
• The role involves technically accurate and precise application of routines after developing a profound and incisive understanding of the of the geology of Platreef orebody. You will have to apply knowledge of geology, mining, mineralogy, metallurgy, mill recovery, and geostatistics to develop mineral resource and mineral reserve block model estimates in compliance with industry and governmental (NI 43-101). This role requires a committed professional approach to the work.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12 
• Degree Hons. in Geology 
• MSc is advantageous
• 8 years' experience within applicable practical mining environment with the minimum of 3 years in geological database and MSSQL  
• Experience in block modeling and resource estimation practices
• Experience in database management, QA/QC and geological modeling 
• acQuire, Leapfrog and Datamine experience is
• Geological/geometallurgical modelling, geostatistical principles and analysis, mineral resource estimation, resource confidence classification, technical documentation 

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• Database Management (acQuire)
• Advanced MSSQL
• Advanced MS Excel
• Basic MS Word 
• 3D software for geological modeling 
• Good Analytical skills
• Communicate clearly both verbally and written
• Must be self-motivated, efficient, and innovative/pro-active
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Cross functional abilities (Production Geology and Exploration functions)

Personal Competencies should include:

• Health & Safety orientated 
• Comfortable working independently, under supervision and in team settings
• Able and willing to take instruction
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Must work efficiently and effectively in a multicultural setting 
• Able to engage at all levels of the business
• Must be able to work 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

• Safety, Health and Environment: Report all unsafe conditions and work practices
• Operations and Technical Input: Compliance to applicable standard operating and QAQC procedures
• Financial Management & Budgeting: At least 3 cost saving initiative biannually
• Reporting and Compliance 
• Human Capital: 1 Intervention per quarter 

Closing Date 17 August 2023

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You will have the following:

• CA(SA)- Newly qualified 
• Completion of SAICA accredited articles preferably at a "Big 4" firm 
• Successful completion of the Initial Test of Competence and assessment of Professional Competence examinations administered by SAICA. 

Preferably you will have:

• Being a newly qualified CA(SA).

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:

• Mining industry knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of consolidations and group financial reporting would be preferable 

Technical Skills should include:

• Newly qualified CA(SA)

Personal Competencies should include:

• Ability to work independently to the extent required of a newly qualified CA
• Ability to prioritized workload to ensure that deadlines are met 
• Ability to work well under pressure 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information 
• Ability to work within a multinational team and to coordinate with the team to ensure deliverables are submitted in a timeous manner
• Attention to detail 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

• Primarily responsible for the preparation of the group consolidation and the joint venture consolidation on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Preparation of the statutory financial statements of subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Review of monthly reporting packs submitted by subsidiary accounting teams.
• Coordination of quarterly and annual external audits (group and subsidiaries)
• Monitoring of treasury balances and maintenance of related bank accounts.
• Preparation of surveys issued by Statistics Canada and the South African Reserve Bank 

Closing Date 25 August 2023

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• The Junior Document Controller will oversee the flow of information on our projects and will be responsible to ensure that all systems & processes implemented by the Document Control Manager are running & operating smoothly.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12 
• Certificate in related field 
• 1-2 years in Document Controlling 

You will have advanced skills in:

• Good communication & people skills
• EDMS experience
• Procedure driven & conformance at all times
• Proficient with MS Office Suite 
• Able to work in a team environment, supervised & under pressure 
• Good time management skills
• Able to prioritize work
• Show initiative
• Attention to detail
• Work closely with the Document & Data Management group 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 
The Document Controller will provide aa hands-on

• Receive incoming Engineering & EPCM/Supplier/Contractor documentation, verify that information is correct & process accordingly via EDMS
• Documentation Revision Control
• Acknowledge receipts of the documentation by signing & returning the relevant transmittals 
• Internal distribution of documentation 
• Capturing of documentation into the EDMS
• Compilation & distribution of Document Control reports 
• Preparation of handover, archiving & close-out of documentation as directed by the Project Manager 
• Provide support & assistance to all Project participants in Document Control function
• Maintain confidentiality of documentation
• Manage site DC team, processes & procedures
• Travel to site to conduct regular analysis & audits

Closing Date 25 August 2023