TFC Production Operator Tapper

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

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. is seeking a TFC Production Operator Tapper at Steelpoort. The role involves preparing the tap floor and auxiliaries, tapping furnaces to recover molten product, and performing taphole maintenance and sampling for lab analysis.

The position requires Grade 12/N3, 1 year of relevant experience, and an Overhead Crane License, with overtime and shift work as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent.
• 1 year relevant experience.
• Overhead Crane License.
• Required training as per training matrix.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material.
• Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product.
• Open the taphole with a taphole drill and lancing.
• Maintain the taphole with the drill rod.
• Close the taphole by mud gun or manually.
• Prepare slag skimming area.
• Casting inspection floor.
• Unblock chute.
• Sling equipment and direct overhead crane operation.
• Handle loads with an overhead crane.
• Prepare metal casting and slag runners.
• Take metal and slag samples and submit to Laboratory.
• Update tapping log sheets and the MES system.
• Ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Training per training matrix

Education

Grade 12 / N3

Overhead Crane License

Job description

TFC Production Operator Tapper (Steelpoort)

2026/10/26

Reference Number

TFC_2026_RTR10

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the Furnace to recover molten product

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Tapping:

• Prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material.
• Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product.
• Open the taphole by means of a taphole drill and lancing.
• Maintain the taphole with the drill rod.
• Close the taphole by means of a mud gun or manually.
• Prepare slag skimming area.
• Casting inspection floor
• Unblock chute
• Sling equipment
• Direct the operation of an overhead crane
• Handle a load by means of an overhead crane
• Prepare metal casting and slag runners
• Take metal and slag samples
• Submission of samples to Laboratory with sample ticket
• Update the tapping log sheets and the MES system
• Ad hoc tasks to be performed as per requirement

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Shifts

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Contributing to team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Furnace and plant environment

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 year relevant experience
• Overhead Crane License

Closing Date: 02 November 2026

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