TFC Production Operator Dango

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in Steelpoort is seeking a TFC Production Operator Dango to safely load mix and stoke/rabble the furnace between taps, and to assist the Furnace Operator with related tasks.

You will monitor furnace bed and raw material proportions, conduct water leak inspections, prepare for maintenance, and support control room activities, with responsibilities including occasional tapping and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years tapping experience.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor furnace bed and mix level to maintain desired operating conditions during stoking/rabbling.
• Control proportions of raw materials for the smelting process.
• Conduct water leak inspections in the furnace and report on MES.
• Prepare the furnace bed for maintenance.
• Assist Furnace Operator with control room activities.
• Relieve/act as Furnace Operator when needed.
• Fulfil tapping responsibilities when required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping around the furnace.

Skills

Tapping experience

Driving licence

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 / N3

Job description

TFC Production Operator Dango (Steelpoort)

2026/10/27

Reference Number

TFC/8499/ME

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To safely load mix and stoke/rabble furnace in between taps, drive the Dango car and assist the Furnace operator with other ad hoc activities.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk
• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS:

Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Production:

• Monitor and manage the furnace bed/mix level to obtain the desired operating conditions by stoking/ rabbling.
• Control the proportions of raw materials required for the smelting process
• Conduct water leak inspections in the furnace and update report on MES
• Prepare the furnace bed for maintenance
• Assist Furnace Operator with some activities in the control room.
• Relief/ act on Furnace Operator position when there is a need.
• Fulfil tapping responsibilities from time to time when there is a need
• Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained around the furnace

Reporting/Communication:

• Update the Furnace log sheets and the MES system
• Report any safety hazard immediately to the Furnace and Supervisor

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 / N3
• 2 years’ Tapping experience
• Drivers Licence

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• Assessments

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the company’s Employment Equity Policy.