Specialist Analysis & Improvement - Mamatwan Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector seeks a Specialist in Analysis and Improvement at their Mamatwan mine in Northern Cape. You will play a crucial role in enhancing plant efficiency through systematic improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in production optimization.

Benefits

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Employer contribution towards retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a production plant.
• Knowledge of LEAN, RCA, and FMECA methods.
• Understanding of mine information systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health, safety, and sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze and optimize plant processes.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

LEAN

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Environmental Management

Education

Degree or BTech in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Minitab

SCADA

Job description

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on 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. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow, and succeed. Join us, step towards a brighter future, and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN

The South Africa Manganese operation is located in the manganese-rich Kalahari Basin, in the Northern Cape, which is home to 80 percent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine, which has been operational for over half a century.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognizing individual performance and overall business success.
• Employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
• Support for part-time studies aligned with role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions for eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist in Analysis and Improvement, you will be responsible for embedding business improvement initiatives and ensuring resources are directed at high-benefit projects. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in plant health, safety, environment, and sustainability initiatives.
• Analyzing plant processes to optimize production.
• Identifying and facilitating the implementation of improvement initiatives for functional excellence.
• Conducting benchmarking to identify opportunities supporting continuous improvement.
• Supporting LEAN, Continuous Improvement, and the implementation of the South32 Operating Model.
• Prioritizing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developing systems to support change initiatives, maintaining simplicity and standardization.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a production plant or process improvement environment.
• Knowledge of LEAN, RCA, and FMECA methods.
• Experience in modeling and data analysis of beneficiation plants.
• Knowledge of mineral processing, sintering, production planning, and management systems.
• Understanding of mine information systems and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Minitab, SCADA, and fleet management systems.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Grade 12.
• Degree or BTech in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license.

South32 is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we operate. We ensure a fair, equitable, and accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website: http://careers.south32.net