Plant Operator (Ref - IVP-PL-2620)

Ivanhoe Mines; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, seeks an experienced Plant Operator for its Platreef concentrator in Limpopo. The role focuses on monitoring and adjusting plant parameters, maintaining reliable reporting, and taking corrective actions to ensure production targets and safety standards are met.

The successful candidate has extensive experience in PGM production plants, is prepared to work shifts, and holds a valid SA driving license with medical fitness to obtain a certificate.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as a minimum qualification.
• Valid South African driving license.
• Computer literate with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.
• Valid medical certificate or medical fitness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the plant per shift cycle.
• Adjust plant parameters to meet shift targets.
• Maintain reporting and communication systems.
• Take corrective actions to prevent deviations in processing.
• Ensure adherence to work schedules by all team members.
• Conduct area inspections and general housekeeping.
• Adhere to SHE and OHS practices and HR policies.

Skills

Grade 12

Driving license

Medical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

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 Platreef Concentrator.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills

• Grade 12.
• Valid South African Driving License.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet
• Valid medical certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.

Suitable Candidates Must Have The Following Work Experience

• Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in a PGM production plant.
• A minimum of Five (5) years of operational experience as a Plant Operator is essential.
• Proven operational experience in PGM plant crushing, Milling, flotation, reagents and filtration.
• Be prepared to work shifts

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

• Work shift cycle.
• Monitor and adjust plant parameters to ensure shift targets are achieved.
• Maintain a reliable reporting and communication system that is in place.
• Take corrective actions accordingly and eliminate deviations in the processing plant that may influence production or safety.
• Ensure all team members adhere to work schedules.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Conduct area inspections and audits.
• Adhere to SHE and OHS principles.
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and standards.
• Apply the Ivanplats principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for your safety and that of others to ensure zero harm and the elimination of fatalities and loss-time injuries in accordance with the Ivanplats Standards and Mine Health and Safety Act.

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.