Vacancies at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of this role is to mine and extract ore according to Mining legislation and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Grade 12 with Mathematics with 3 years’ experience in a hard rock mining environment;
• Open cast blasting certificate for Metalliferous Mines is essential;
•  Knowledge of SAP and MS Office will be an added advantage.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Taking charge of the opencast blasting operations within the designated area;
• Ensure the delivery of quality product to the plant;
• Achieve the daily production targets;
• Be familiar with the production process activities, trends and brief operators accordingly at the start of each shift;
•  Handle explosives in the mining environment; lock up extra or unused explosives and accessories;
• Monitor and control blasting accessories stock levels;
• Organize and control general road maintenance activities;
• Conduct QA/QC on drilling and blasting parameters;
• Assist Drill & Blast Supervisor on implementation and maintenance of traffic signs.

Applications close 21 November 2022 at 17H00.                      

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this role is supervising teams in the execution of work, inspections, and observations to ensure it is done in a safe and sustainable manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have minimum Grade 12 with mathematics & science together with N3 Technical certificate and a valid trade test with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in maintenance;
• Sound knowledge of Medium Voltage electrical reticulation and processing plants is essential;
• Previous supervisory experience is advantages (Internal candidates);
• Previous supervisory experience is essential (external candidates).

 CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safe delivery of maintenance activities;
• Leading of a team of artisans to ensure the effective execution of breakdown, unplanned and planned maintenance work;
• Ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability and operational stability;
• Control and account for maintenance expenditure;
• Ensuring that correct failure data information emanating from the breakdown is routed to the Maintenance Analysis & Assurance engineers to enable them to perform quality root cause analysis to eliminate interruptions / breakdowns of equipment;
• Coordinate with planning section to set/review required maintenance/repair plans, schedules and strategies;
• Continuously monitor crew activities to ensure safe, efficient operations and make recommendations for revised procedures when problems are encountered;
• Ensure all task or activities are executed and aligned with Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Instructions.

Applications close 22 November 2022 at 17H00.           

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of the Coordinator Human Resources role is to provide transactional support to HR business partnership teams at an Operation or Function. This role   coordinates activities across the full employee lifecycle, interprets data to drive positive people outcomes and ensures proper governance of HR processes and systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Human Resources;
• 7 years working experience as a HR Generalist / HR Coordinator;
• Sound experience in developing professional business reports and data analysis;
• Experience working in a diverse and fast paced team is essential;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint are essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Interprets various HR policies and procedures and offers.
• Basic advice to employees and leaders on their practical application.
• Provides tactical support to a variety of HR processes including talent and succession planning, recruitment, workforce planning, organisation design and reward and benefits.
• Facilitate HR service delivery to the business.
• Support the development, integration and implementation of corporate HR policy and practice.
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient workforce practices and relations within the region.
• Strong administrative skills
• Performs administrative tasks associated with Employee and industrial relations processes, including reporting,
• Has a detailed understanding of the terms and conditions contained in industrial instruments and applies this when transacting people hires and movements.
• Maintains HR information portals, including uploading new or updated policies, procedures, templates & standards.
• Supports leaders to execute effective onboarding and exiting processes that result in a positive employee experience.
• Monitors the status of mandatory HR training programs and provides leaders with information to drive completion.
• Coordinates employee perception surveys, including distribution, analysis of results and providing information to leaders to assist in developing effective strategies in response to outcomes.
• Coordinates employee recognition programs at an Operation or Function, including letter generation, provision of awards, auditing and governance.
• Conducts regular reviews of master data in the HRIS to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Performs periodic audits of HR processes and systems to ensure correct governance and cost control, e.g. absence management, overpayments and flexible work arrangements.
• Extracts, analyses and presents HR reports and data to meet operational requirements
• Supports leaders with recruitment activities such as interviews, assessments and HRIS processing.
• Any other task or activities as assigned by the HR Manager. .

Applications 23 November 2022 at 17H00.                                  

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• Ensuring compliance with the South32 commitment to Zero Harm, you will play a key role in safely assisting artisans with mobile machine maintenance and breakdowns. Compliance to all applicable procedures is essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Grade 10 (internal employees) or Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science together with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s license is essential;
• In depth knowledge of Surface Mining Principles is essential;
• Experience in mobile machine maintenance or fitting, boiler making or electrical is advantageous.  

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist artisan with the daily maintenance and inspections;
• Basic use of hand tools;
• Apply health, safety and housekeeping standard;
• Participate in investigations into workplace incidents,
• Report any unsafe behaviour, conditions and incidents to the responsible person;
• Conduct pre-use inspections, routine inspections and report defects,
• Conduct risk assessment before all tasks and identify risks and hazards,
• Keep all equipment clean and in a good condition all the time.

Applications close 28 November 2022 at 17H00.           

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science together with a N2 Technical Certificate for internal candidates or N3 Technical Certificate for external employees and an Auto Electrician Trade Test with a minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on surface mobile mining equipment;
• In depth knowledge and understanding of VIMS systems, CAT electronic Technician (ET) and the starting & charging systems components and operations is essential;
• In depth knowledge of earthmoving equipment is essential;
• Workshop exposure which includes rebuilding of machines, wiring systems, fault finding and repairs to electrical circuits is essential;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

Applications close 28 November 2022 at 17H00.                      

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to grade the primary roads and active benches within the mine area.  Grading as part of  road and ramp construction will also be applicable from time to time. Clearing spillages from hauler bowls on haul roads is part of their daily task as well.

REQUIREMENTS

• Serious contenders will have Grade 10 for internal candidates only and Grade 12 with Mathematics for external candidates, with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining or plant environment;
• Mining production experience in surface mining operations is essential;
• Excavator experience is essential;
• Equipment license on CAT16M is essential;
• Valid Code B Drivers License is essential;  
• Competency B Certificate is advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct the applicable Safe Work Instruction for normal routine tasks or Risk Assessment if non-routine tasks are required;
• Work with physical assets, plant and equipment as defined by the Operation’s standards and operating procedures;
• Execute production or related activities according to the daily mining schedule;
• Follow the daily mining schedule for the machine and meet the daily targets;
• Ensure continuous judgement to grade roads at the correct profile and maintain the correct width;
• Ensure continuous judgement during road grading and ramp construction not to cut excessively deep or too much material which could damage the machine;
• Create level surfaces for construction sites;
• Clear spillages from hauler bowls on haul roads;
• Clear fly rock after blasts.

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 POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• This role leads the Health and Hygiene work at the Mamatwan Mine  to effectively manage the execution of activities that the Health and Hygiene function is accountable for, across the operation. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (Hygiene/ Science/ Similar) with a minimum of 4 years’ experience within Hygiene function at Specialist level and which 3 years’ experience is in mining or heavy industry; register with SAIOH together with a advanced certificate;
• In depth knowledge of Health & Hygiene management processes and technologies, relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements across is essential;
• Experienced in executing technical enviornment related work is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement and maintain Health & Hygiene systems and processes to enable the operations to meet regulatory and other requirements;
• Facilitate the implementation of the Global Health Standard and HSEC Reporting Standard at the operation;
• Provide specialist support and technical advice/coaching for management on site health/ hygiene matters (including event investigations);
• Provide input into the short and long-term planning at the operation, ensuring that key health/hygiene risks are considered appropriately to support ongoing compliance and leading best practice;
• Design and execute health/hygiene monitoring programs ensuring that they are fit for purpose, aligned with regulatory requirements and the operational risk profile;
• Develop and maintain operations specific health/hygiene management system documentation (management plans, procedures, etc) in line with regulatory requirements, Global Health Standard and the operational risk profile;
• Facilitate occupational exposure assessments and medical surveillance in line with “recognised” practice and with consideration of legal and Global Health Standard requirements;
• Maintain process for the collection and verification of health/hygiene data relevant to the operation and undertake data analysis to enable emerging compliance health/ hygiene issues to be identified and actively managed;
• Preparation and submission of regulatory corporate reporting processes specific to the operation.

Applications close 20 November at 17H00.                               

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The role will be responsible for the execution of security operations, aligned with the security strategy at the Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM). The purpose of the role is to maintain effective Security Operations across HMM, including a Control Center, which functions as a Security Hub. The role also deputises for the Security Manager as the focal point for security events, operational planning, and execution. The position is accountable for the continuous monitoring and protection of company assets, the evaluation of security breaches, recommendations, and implementation of corrective actions. The conduct of security audits and Security Threat and Vulnerability Assessments.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Grade 12, a relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., National Diploma or Degree) related to Security together with 5+ years substantiated experience in the security field as well as the application of security strategy in a corporate environment;
• An in-depth knowledge of the application of technology, Investigations, and Intelligence in the field of security operations is essential;
• Proven experience in management and leadership roles is essential;
• Experience in security related project management activities as well as a broad practical exposure to various security related disciplines on a national and/or international level will be advantageous;
• A valid Code E/EB driving license is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain and continuously improve the Security Function across HMM;
• Improve security performance by implementing corrective actions, new initiatives, and suggestions from stakeholders;
• Direct and manage site Security Coordinators and guard force on site (aligned with Procedural requirements, requests and change management;
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of- and ensure adherence and execution of the Security Management Plan, Procedures and Instructions on site;
• Review Security Procedures, Documents and forms as required and on time;
• Ensure that all security activities are executed in compliance with the Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights (VPSHR);
• Report all Security (and Safety) events as required by South32 policies;
• Lead security incident root cause analysis (ICAMs);
• Investigate (when required) security events and close out actions on time;
• Identify gaps in security operations and make recommendations and corrections (in time and/or immediate as dictated by security risk);
• Analyse failures and implement relevant actions and learnings from external Security ICAMS and other Industry learnings;
• Write site specific security reports;
• Submit security reports as required and on time – weekly and monthly.

Applications close 28 November 2022 at 17H00.                      

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

Reporting to the Lead Resource Geology, this position will play a pivotal role here at South32, with a focus on our world class manganese deposit in the Kalahari (Hotazel Manganese Mines), with the opportunity to expand your knowledge into multiple commodities throughout the business.  You will use your technical strengths in resource modelling and geostatistics, and your knowledge of tabular deposits to produce and report robust Mineral Resource estimates.

REQUIREMENTS:

You will have a passion and commitment to be part of a high-performance team. You will have the ability to thrive in a team environment and build stakeholder relationships as well as be a natural problem solver and quickly be able to analyse problems and provide solutions.

Serious contenders will have:

• B.Sc. Degree (or higher) in Geology (or equivalent), post graduate qualifications in Geostatistics will be highly regarded;
• 10 years industry experience of which at least 5 years in resource modelling;
• Acted as a Mineral Resource Competent Person (or equivalent) in tabular style mineral deposits;
• Solid technical experience in exploratory data analysis, advanced geostatistical analysis, geological and resource modelling techniques;
• Strong understanding of sampling theory, sampling and drilling techniques;
• Strong understanding of the JORC code and its application across multiple commodities.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Working closely with the Planning Function and HMM production geology teams, you will ensure that:

• Resource definition programs are planned and executed in line with our exploration strategy;
• HMM’s sampling and analytical processes are of a high quality, with a focus on QAQC to deliver reliable data for resource and grade control models;
• Annual updates of the HMM Mineral Resource models comply with the JORC code and other industry best practice;
• Leading practices are implemented to sustain and improve orebody knowledge;
• Geoscientific expertise is provided to the Operations and other functions as required by the business;
• Timely reporting and declaration of Mineral Resources as the Competent Person for HMM.

Applications close on 30 November 2022 at 17H00

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this role is to ensure compliance with the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH in Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Process Control within a heavy industry environment;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement on middle management level is essential;
• Previous experience in Process Control in an Aluminum Smelter environment will be an added advantage.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Producing production standards, operating procedures and control systems to ensure critical controls of the production processes are effective;
• Conducting production system monitoring and analysis.
• Identify improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predicable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSEC requirements.

Applications close 20 November 2022 at 17H00.                    

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

This is a high-energy position that requires a passion for Continuous Improvement and the ability to drive change. Utilises the appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management methodologies to define, drive and deliver the operational excellence strategy. Additionally, this position is responsible for mentoring Green Belts/Coaching of Business Leaders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree in Industrial Engineering / Engineering/ Science/Technology;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment;
• Green Belt Certification is essential;
• Black Belt Certification will be advantageous;
• A Project management qualification is required;
• Microsoft Office Suit Skills is essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio);
• SAP experience is required.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in the identification of opportunities to reduce cost, increase production, improve safety and culture and maintain the improvement project pipeline.
• Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies in the day-to-day operations.
• Provide technical expertise in Business Improvement and Change Management principles and tools to enable identification and delivery of improvement opportunities aligned to key business goals;
• Develop, deploy and maintain an integrated Continuous Improvement program across the operation to include idea capturing, prioritizing and execution;
• Manage a portfolio of improvement projects, including tracking of benefits, auditing of implemented projects to ensure that process improvements as sustained, and benefits are realized;
• Ensure all continuous improvements projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner;
• Provides expert coaching and mentoring in Lean Six Sigma tool and techniques to Green Belts and Department Team Leaders.

Applications close 30 November 2022 at 17H00.