Coordinator Operation Control Centre

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company in Hotazel, Northern Cape, is seeking a Coordinator Operation Control Centre for a permanent full-time role. You will coordinate production activities within surface operations, ensuring safety and performance standards. Candidates should have a minimum of four years' experience in mining operations, strong computer skills, and an understanding of health and safety principles. A Grade 12 with Mathematics and a diploma or degree in Mining Engineering are advantageous. Applications close on February 4, 2026.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in mining load and haul or plant operations.
• Strong computer skills essential, especially with MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of fleet monitoring systems is required.
• Understanding of safety principles related to mining operations is necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret mining plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities across surface operations.
• Allocate resources to support production priorities.
• Remotely monitor adherence to safety protocols.
• Track production data and communicate updates.
• Initiate callouts to maintain operational continuity.
• Recommend improvements for operational efficiencies.

Skills

Mining load and haul experience

Computer literacy in MS Office Suite

Fleet monitoring and dispatch systems

Health, Safety and Environmental principles

Reading and interpreting mining plans

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low‑carbon world.

ABOUT MAMATWAN:

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open‑cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company‑elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part‑time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full‑time position.

As a Coordinator Operation Control Centre, you will be responsible to coordinate production activities across surface operations, ensuring accurate hourly, shiftly, and daily performance updates. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and communicating emerging issues, initiating safe and timely responses, and ensuring adherence to safety standards, emergency procedures, production parameters, and operational requirements. The role further encompasses the coordination of emergency and incident responses across the operation.

• Coordinate planned activities in line with approved production schedules;
• Allocate resources effectively to support production and operational priorities;
• Remotely monitor mining activities to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, emergency measures, and production standards;
• Track and consolidate production data and operational changes, ensuring timely communication to relevant stakeholders;
• Initiate callouts where necessary to maintain operational continuity;
• Monitor surface operational efficiencies and recommend or implement improvements aimed at maximizing production and operational outcomes;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the production value chain to ensure seamless operational integration and optimisation;
• Create work orders for breakdowns and accurately record all breakdown‑related information, including artisan feedback;
• Coordinate the repair and return‑to‑service of TMM and other equipment;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a mining load and haul or plant operation experience;
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite essential;
• Working knowledge of fleet monitoring and dispatch systems;
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental principles applicable to mining operations;
• Demonstrated understanding of surface mining operational processes, and typical mine layouts with the ability to read and interpret surface mining plans and production schedules.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics
• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering will be advantageous.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 04 February 2026.