Production Operator Tapper (Fixed Term) (Limpopo) at Samancor Chrome

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 of the taphole

Furnace Floor:

• Cleaning of the gooseneck
• Preparation of sand seal of gooseneck
• Housekeeping
• Casting inspection floor
• Unblock chute
• Loading coke in the furnace

Material Handling:

• Sling equipment
• Direct the operation of an overhead crane
• Handle a load by means of an overhead crane

Casting:

• Prepare metal casting and slag runners 

Sampling:

• Take metal and slag samples
• Submission of samples to Laboratory with sample ticket

Reporting:

• 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
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Computer Literate (MS Office)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Furnace and plant environment 

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 year relevant experience

Additional qualifications: 

• Overhead Crane License
• Forklift License 

Closing Date: 02 September 2026