Bolter Operator Specialist at Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe Mines indirectly owns 64% of the Platreef Project through its subsidiary, Ivanplats, and is directing all mine development work. The South African beneficiaries of the approved broad-based, black economic empowerment structure have a 26% stake in the Platreef Project. The remaining 10% is owned by a Japanese consortium of ITOCHU Corporation; Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation; and Japan Gas Corporation.

The Platreef Project is a tier-one discovery of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold by Ivanhoe Mines’ geologists on the Northern Limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex, the world’s premier platinum producing region. Platreef’s commercial production is expected in 2024, with Shaft 2 now expected to be commissioned in 2027. The initial scope of the phased development plan is to fast-track Platreef into production, starting with an initial 700,000-tonne-per-annum (700-ktpa) underground mine using the existing Shaft 1 and a new on-site concentrator. Platreef is distinguished from other Bushveld projects by its remarkable combination of grade, thickness, geometry, scale and potential for significant nickel and copper by-product credits. Platfreef is projected to be Africa’s lowest-cost producer of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Competent B certificate

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• Minimum of 2 year’s practical experience of operating a roof bolter in a Trackless underground mining environment
• Sound knowledge and experience of:
• Underground mining practices and operations
• Underground drilling knowledge and skills
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• The incumbent will be required to work shifts

Personal Competencies should include:

• Computer literacy (MS packages) 
• ERP Systems 
• People Management skills 
• Communication skills 
• Planning and Organising 
• Organisational Commitment 
• Decision making 
• Working to standards 
• Pursuing improvement 
• Impact and Influence 
• Developing others 
• Team leadership 
• Flexibility 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process: 
 

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health, safety, environmental and security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Takeover/ handover shift from off/on-going bolter operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.
• Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, and during operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.
• Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily bolting and support targets.
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.