Drill Rig Master REF: IVP-ENG-2514

Ivanhoe; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Limpopo is seeking a Drill Rig Master to operate drill rigs in accordance with standards. Candidates must have Grade 12, relevant operational experience, and mechanical skills. The role involves teamwork and supporting operational excellence. Applications are open to South African citizens, with preference given to local communities and historically disadvantaged individuals.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as the minimum education requirement.
• Experience in mechanised underground mining is required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience operating a Drill Rig.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drill work according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Build good working relationships.
• Manage self and demonstrate teamwork.
• Reduce costs and waste.
• Support the Transformation agenda.
• Follow the HSEQ plan for the Business area.
• Provide feedback for reports.

Skills

License to operate Drill Rig

Mechanical skills

Team player

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Position

Ivanplats is looking for a Drill Rig Master REF: IVP-ENG-2514.

About Ivanplats

Ivanplats (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium‑rhodium‑nickel‑copper‑gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state‑of‑the‑art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12
• License to operate Drill Rig [282 and/or M2C]
• Mechanised underground mining experience
• Mechanical skills

Work Experience

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience operating a Drill Rig
• Experience in the mining environment highly advantageous

Responsibilities

• Deliver drill work according to Standard Operating Procedures for responsible shift
• Build good working relationships
• Manage self and show up as a good team player
• Reduce costs and waste
• Support the Transformation agenda
• Follow the HSEQ plan for the Business area
• Provide feedback to be used in reports

Application Instructions

Applications must be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date.

Closing date: 05 November 2025

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.