Control Room Operator SR at Sibanye-Stillwater

The Appointee should:

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent) with Mathematics and Science or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience within a mining shaft environment.
• Minimum of 6 months acting/relieving as Control Room Operator.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Valid Artisan Trade Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of formal learnership programme.

Additional Requirements:

• None

Key Responsibilities:

• Control Room Activities  Supervises the Control Room function by checking and analysing reports and takes corrective action when required.  Coordinates various ancillary functions with regards to callouts for e.g., breakdowns, medical assistance, stores requirements, communication failure, clocking system malfunction  Reacts on various abnormalities within designated areas e.g., electrical demand exceeding supply, fire alarms, dam levels. Where necessary takes corrective action.  Trains and develops current and new users on the System and provides follow up support based on experience and acquired knowledge of the system.  Control of all plant process flows  Monitor, locate and plot plant information  Identify and solve problems on all systems  Stop and restart of all equipment in his / her area of responsibility  Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work.
• Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and crossfunctionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.  Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Financial Management Cost Savings:  Adhere to cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.  Ensures that costs are controlled and wastage of resources eliminated by reacting to circumstances timeously to avoid unnecessary delays and downtime
• Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
• ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.  US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles.
• SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System.
• Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve
• People Management  Ensures that subordinate staff enhances their knowledge on various aspects of their jobs by identifying short term training needs in relation to anticipated requirements and by assessing knowledge, ability and existing skills, providing on-the-job training in line with choice and application of methods and procedures.  Ensures that the workload of subordinate staff is fairly allocated for good working relations and efficient departmental output. Adapts working procedures as and when required

Deadline:3rd March,2026