Metal Accountant REF:IVP-PLNT-01 at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• A BSc/B.Tech/B.Eng. Degree in Extraction Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering or NQF7 is essential.
• Grade 12 /NQF Level 4 is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Valid South African Driving License.
• Based in Mokopane or willing to relocate

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• Min 3+ years post qualification with proven PGM production plant experience as a metallurgist/ or junior metallurgist/ or metal accountant.
• Knowledge of metal accounting principles, practices and implementation (highly advantageous).
• Extensive knowledge and experience of mass and metal balancing, metal control for PGM and base metals (highly advantageous).
• Experience in process control, process information databases and metallurgical optimisation systems (advantageous).
• Proficient in metal accounting software, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Manage the administration of metal accounting and sampling systems.
• Ensure timeous and accurate reporting of Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly, consolidated production and Metal Accounting reports.
• Perform reconciliations of mine gate to settlement point assay, moisture and weight.
• Manage metals settlement process with offtakers and external laboratories.
• Liaise and negotiate with offtakers on monthly settlement data and processes.
• Manage stock level control for ore sources, concentrate and consumables inventory.
• Routinely reconcile and report on the site water and energy balances.
• Ensure metal accounting systems and files are accurate and up to date for audits.
• Maintain the site process "data room", to ensure all critical process information and reporting is stored logically and securely.
• Co-ordinate the completion of loss tracking systems to ensure high integrity of production loss and asset performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain custom dashboard reports from company databases that drive process optimisation and identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the Requests for Information (RFI) and Technical Query (TQ) process.
• Maintain high standards of metal accounting as per AMIRA and ISO codes.
• Ensure compliance to legal met-accounting requirements.
• Adhere to SHE and OHS principles.
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and standards.
• Apply the Ivanplats principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for your safety and others to ensure zero harm and the elimination of fatalities and loss-time Injuries in accordance with the Ivanplats Standards and Mine Health and Safety Act.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage the water treatment plant (check the water quality in the plant).
• Manage process monitoring equipment, calibrations and certifications.
• Validate data from smart sensors to ensure continuous uptime and functionality.
• Oversee the sampling and evaluation department.
• Perform quality assurance audits on reported assays, sample cutters, sample preparation; correct deviations and implement sustainable actions.
• Provide support to the technical and operational teams as and when required.
• Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
• Work closely with developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.