OCC Engineer: Mine Operations Leader

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

Retirement fund contribution

Part-time study support

Job summary

South32 is hiring an Operation Control Centre Engineer at the Mamatwan mine in the Northern Cape. You will lead the OCC team, align with the Mine Plan, and drive operational excellence through coordination, system optimization and best-practice methods to deliver safe, efficient production.

Your role includes developing short-term plans, optimizing fleet use, and managing contractors with a focus on continuous improvement and standardized processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant mining or improvement experience, incl. 1 year in supervision.
• Proven LEAN, Root Cause Analysis / PPS, and FMECA knowledge (essential).
• Strong mine information systems knowledge; proficient in Excel, Power BI, MS Office, SCADA, fleet systems, visual management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve mining, mine planning and fixed plant processes; implement critical controls to improve safety and production.
• Develop and interpret Short Term Mine Plans (daily, weekly, monthly) and ensure execution.
• Optimize Load and Haulage fleet utilization via Fleet Management System.
• Manage contractors as SPA.
• Support LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Develop systems to support change initiatives with local management and standardization.

Skills

Mining experience

LEAN

Root Cause Analysis

PPS

FMECA

Excel

Power BI

SCADA

Fleet management

Visual management

Education

BTech/ National Diploma in Mining Engineering

Grade 12

Valid Driver's License

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

South32 is hiring an Operation Control Centre Engineer at the Mamatwan mine in the Northern Cape. You will lead the OCC team, align with the Mine Plan, and drive operational excellence through coordination, system optimization and best-practice methods to deliver safe, efficient production.

Your role includes developing short-term plans, optimizing fleet use, and managing contractors with a focus on continuous improvement and standardized processes.