Mine Overseer Development (REF: IVP-MIN-2506)

Ivanhoe; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company is seeking a Mine Overseer to oversee and manage daily underground operations in Limpopo. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in the mining industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The role requires oversight of mining activities and compliance with safety policies. Applications are open to South African citizens and must be submitted by 05 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as mine overseer within the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of mining operations and production processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive Trackless mining experience.
• Extensive experience of massive mining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily underground operations to ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety policy.
• Coordinate and schedule mining activities, including drilling, blasting, and loading of ore/waste.
• Supervise a team of miners and contractors.
• Monitor production targets and optimize mining operations.
• Prepare and submit reports on mining activities.

Skills

Grade 12

Blasting Certificate

Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency

Valid Drivers’ License

Strong knowledge of mining operations

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Extensive Trackless mining experience

Extensive experience of massive mining

Education

Grade 12

Blasting Certificate

Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency

Job description

Ivanplats is looking for a Mine Overseer Development.

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”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Blasting Certificate
• Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency
• Valid Drivers’ License

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as mine overseer within the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of mining operations and production processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive Trackless mining experience.
• Extensive experience of massive mining.

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

• Oversee and manage daily underground operations to ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety policy and practices of the company.
• Coordinate and schedule mining activities, including drilling, blasting, and loading of ore/waste.
• Supervise a team of miners and contractors, providing guidance and support to ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor production targets and implement initiatives to optimize mining operations.
• Prepare and submit reports on mining activities, including production volumes, safety performance, and equipment maintenance.

Applications must be forwarded to or www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 05 November 2025

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

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