Active Jobs at Samancor Chrome

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To execute safe and cost-effective survey work underground and on surface to fix positions of mined out workings and surface structures.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

• Supervise the Team:
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Mining, Engineering & Plant

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Survey of opencast mines / tailings and waste dumps and fixing positions of objects / structures on surface.
• Survey and measuring of underground workings
• Stake out and final survey of boreholes 
• Assist the survey department to comply to the relevant Act’s

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Behavioural competency – “Practitioner”
• Leadership, Identify tools /failures and isolation of equipment 
• Initiative ID hazards through mini-risk assessments

Knowledge:

• Advance survey – Underground, opencast & surface survey
• Advance valuation
• Safe work procedures, sound survey practices

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications:

• Chamber of Mines Advance Survey Certificate

Additional qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license
• Advanced Valuation Certificate
• Degree / Nat Diploma – Mine survey

Essential Experience:

• AutoCAD Civils 3D
• Model Maker
• Advance Opencast mining
• Drone flight data processing using:
• Agi soft Meta shape
• Global Mapper
• 5 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years supervisory experience

Closing date: 2 April 2026

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Description

Purpose of the job:

• To lead the Mining Team in the cost-effective optimisation and extraction of the ore body and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Mining Management:

• Manage the day to day operation of the mine
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training
• Ensure that the person performing the work has the required authority
• Enforce MHSA & regulations, mine roles, standards and procedures

Ore Body Optimisation:

• Optimise Ore Body in compliance the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy

Strategic Planning:

• Manage the Strategic Plan (2-5 years)
• Manage the Life Of Mine Plan

Tactical Planning:

• Manage the Tactical Plan (< 1 year)

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Compile and control the Mining budget

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or Technikon Diploma
• Mine Manager Certificate of competency (Metalliferous Mining)
• Mine Health and Safety Act (3.1) appointment

Experience:

• 8 Years relevant experience, preferably 3 year’s managerial experience
• Underground experience (board & Pillar, Trackless)
• Opencast experience

Closing Date: 10 April 2026

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Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards
• Planning and scheduling of safety-related work identified in safety meetings (to be performed by the maintenance crew).

PEOPLE:

Supervise the teams:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Regularly check success of the PM schedule in the field
• Incorporate suggestions from artisans, supervisors, and production personnel to continuously improve the schedule in terms of safety, duration and cost
• Coach Users on PM Functions

CUSTOMERS:

• Regularly check success of the PM schedule in the field
• Incorporate suggestions from artisans, supervisors and production personnel to continuously improve the schedule in terms of safety, duration and cost
• Coach Users on PM Functions
• Coach SAP end-users on the Plant Maintenance module and other team members in all aspects of Computerised Maintenance Management System functions

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Maintenance Support:

• Link new materials to Bills of Materials and update Bills of Materials on SAP
• Load New Task Lists and update existing Task Lists on GSAP
• Request new service and material master numbers
• Capture, update, and maintain maintenance plans on GSAP
• Update plant-specific master data, e.g., BOM’s, and audit for accuracy, format and content
• Planning and scheduling of safety-related work identified in safety meetings (to be performed by the maintenance crew).

Schedule Preparation:

• Decide whether to use internal or contractor artisans
• Create Work Orders and allocate the Task Lists
• Create Purchase Requisitions for non-stock items and allocate Components
• Release Purchase Requisitions
• Release Planned Work Orders
• Check material and follow up on material availability (arrange expediting if necessary)
• Report discrepancies for scheduled materials on a weekly basis
• Release Planned Work and monitor the Forward Workload
• Estimate work order costs
• Allocate Resources, arrange weekly planning meetings and create the Schedule
• Estimate cost of scheduled work for the week
• Communicate and issue the schedule
• Print Work Orders as required
• Verify and reconcile and ad-hoc material movements as requested by management

Work Analysis:

• Investigate W/O exceptions
• Produce various routine and special reports as required
• Compile bar chart for all major/long shutdowns and conduct progress meetings of the same
• Analyze maintenance work order feedback for SAP correctness

Contractor Management:

• Generate PR/PO through COUPA and SAP as required or instructed
• Optimise resource levelling using internal or contractor artisans for planned work
• Verify contractor attendance the week before the job is scheduled to start

Chair weekly Planning meeting:

• Chair the weekly planning meeting with the Production Team to establish agreed downtimes and work priorities for the forthcoming weeks

Ad hoc:

• Perform ad hoc work as and when requested  

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Prepare cost forecast for each schedule
• Forecast material required for each schedule
• Compare actual cost of schedule to planned cost.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 / N3
• National Diploma in Planning / Related
• Trade Certificate (Advantageous)
• 5years relevant experience, 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level
• Demonstrate an understanding of SAP Plant maintenance systems

Additional qualifications:

• N4 Studying towards N5 (Internal)
• 1 Year SAP PM Experience as well as SAP PM proficiency

Competencies Required:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making 
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success

Closing Date: 02 April 2026

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Description

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

PEOPLE:

Supervise the Team:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Surveying:

• Conduct opencasts and underground survey
• Plot and project survey points
• Opencast and/or underground offsetting and month end measuring
• Plot linear measurements on a plan and calculate volumes
• Establish survey control and align drilling machines
• Produce a survey note and update reef models
• Establish side grade pegs in a flat development and inclined development.

Shareholder Value:

• Controlling operational costs and maximizing profit
• Capital and working cost budgets management.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12/N3
• Elementary Survey certificate
• At least 3 year’s experience in mining environment

Additional qualifications:

• Drone License 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES)
• AutoCAD, Modelmaker, Pix4D
• Knowledge of underground and opencast survey techniques.

Competencies Required:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

CLOSING DATE : 02 APRIL 2026

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To manage all Rotable/Repairable components and assets entering and leaving the mines premises in terms of supplier quality, standards, requirements, warrantees, planned maintenance and procurement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Use the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

• Supervise the Team:
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction.
• Work effectively with production staff at all levels, also with maintenance & Shift Supervisors, peers & planning staff.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Conduct root cause analysis on components that fail on site, as well as during strip down procedures at supplier’s premises.
• Compile comprehensive reports on asset condition findings, as well as quality of repair and findings related thereto.
• Inspection and auditing of supplier’s facilities to determine suitability for rendering of certain services. In addition to assess the quality control systems of the suppliers to deliver quality repaired or manufactured products for the mine.
• To form an integral part of the planned maintenance function, as well as the procurement function when any new modifications and management change events arise.
• To consult with the engineering department on all findings to make recommendations for elimination of constraints, elimination of repeat failure events, as well as continuous engineering improvement.
• To form an integral part together with procurement and engineering during all product improvement initiatives with the OEMs on problematic equipment.
• Investigation of equipment related incidents when required and feedback to engineering there on.
• Handling and feedback to engineering on all condition monitoring reports and recommendations pertaining to corrective actions.
• Conduct RCFA’s with suppliers and Engineering team during any Warrantee claim. 
• To ensure that all components and assets are correctly dealt with in terms of supplier quality and capability in accordance with the mine’s standards and requirements. 
• To ensure that all assets are correctly dealt with from a corrective point of view, from proper root cause analysis. 
• To ensure that assets are correctly dealt with from a warrantee, as well as monitoring of view via the planned maintenance and procurement systems.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE 

• Monitor and control section costs & ensure economy of repairs by enforcing cost savings.
• Prolong life of all reparable items by maintaining the quality & standard of repaired work

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Co-ordinate and Control
• Results Orientation
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Managing Conflict
• Flexibility
• Team Supervision
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 

Skills: 

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)
• Reading of auto electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics

Knowledge: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the mining industry with extensive knowledge of mining equipment and equipment types in use at Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12 / N3
• Section 13 trade certificate or 26d
• Additional qualifications:
• Experience pertaining to CMMS systems is essential.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy will be essential.
• Applicable technical knowledge & experience in relevant maintenance systems

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in the mining industry with preferably 1-year supervisory experience with specific experience on trackless mobile machinery, washing plants, conveyors & mining equipment