Coordinator Operation Control Centre

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Coordinator for their Operation Control Centre at the Mamatwan Mine in Hotazel, Northern Cape. This full-time role involves coordinating production activities, managing safety standards, and ensuring effective communication across the production team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in mining operations, knowledge of fleet monitoring systems, and a strong understanding of mining safety protocols. A Grade 12 qualification with Mathematics is essential; a Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering is advantageous. Applications close on 04 February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities across surface operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Track and consolidate production data and operational changes.
• Remotely monitor mining activities for safety protocols.

Skills

Mining load and haul operations

Fleet monitoring systems

Health, Safety and Environmental principles

Operational process understanding

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Coordinator Operation Control Centre - Mamatwan Mine

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

Overview

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Join us to learn, grow and succeed.

About Mamatwan

The South Africa Manganese operation is located in the manganese-rich Kalahari Basin in the Northern Cape, which hosts 80 percent of the world\'s manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine.

About the role

This is a permanent full-time position.

As a Coordinator Operation Control Centre, you will coordinate production activities across surface operations, ensuring accurate hourly, shiftly, and daily performance updates. You will identify and communicate emerging issues, initiate safe and timely responses, and ensure adherence to safety standards, emergency procedures, production parameters, and operational requirements. You will coordinate 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 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 to maintain operational continuity
• Monitor surface operational efficiencies and recommend or implement improvements to maximize 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 mining load and haul or plant operation
• 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

• 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.

This advertisement will close on 04 February 2026.