Career Opportunities at Implats

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To support mining activities through transportation of materials and explosives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10/Abel Level 3 is essential
• Trackless equipment physical experience
• 3 years Utility Vehicle experience is essential
• Must Pass a dover test
• Valid drivers licence is essential
• Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit to obtain such a certificate.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Transporting required material and explosives
• Good understanding of explosives handling procedures
• Ensuring that there is a proper machine appreciation
• Properly communicate defects associated with machine appreciation
• Maintaining proper tyre appreciation
• Maintaining good housekeeping in the work environment
• Operate machinery according to the said standards and procedure.
• Conduct work in a safe and accurate way.
• Ensuring Effective teamwork by establishing interaction between team members
• Minimize working cost through an appreciation for machinery maintenance needs and good operating practice.
• Reporting of any unexpected problems to the supervisor
• Providing feedback as requested

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To safely load broken ore from muckbays and transporting to the tipping area

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10/Abel Level 3 is essential
• 4- 6 months LHD operator training module is essential
• Trackless equipment physical experience
• Valid drivers licence is essential
• A valid medical certificate or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Safety loading and transporting broken ore in an underground mine
• Ensuring that there is a proper machine appreciation
• Properly communicate defects associated with machine appreciation
• Maintaining proper loading techniques
• Maintaining proper tramming techniques
• Maintaining proper tyre appreciation
• Maintaining good housekeeping in the work environment
• Safely and sufficiently operate the LHD

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To be trained towards artisan Aide skills programme/Serviceman.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Abet Level 4 or Grade 10(NQF Level 1-4) or equivalent higher certificate is essential.
• A minimum of Two years experience in the relevant field as an Engineering assistant is essential.
• Currently working as an Engineering Assistant on engineering fields is essential.
• A valid medical certificate or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.
• Obtain a medical fitness certificate (Red Ticket) and Heat Tolerance Screening (HTS)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate is responsible to:

• Assist artisans in their job functions and also perform technical work by applying engineering principles.
• Successfully complete all engineering training phases and through on and off the job training to qualify as an artisan.
• Get accustomed to Marula Mine rules, regulations and standards to ensure organizational best practices and legislative compliance are adhered to.
• Work effectively and diligently with an allocated coach (artisan or foreman)
• Maintain engineering equipment efficiently and help prevent production losses

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To assist with monitoring and advising Shaft Management on underground audits results regarding rock related risks and support recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Std8- Maths & Science is essential.
• Blasting Certificate will be an advantage.
• One part Chamber of Mines Certificate (Strata Control) is essential.
• 2 years mining and stoping experience in the Rock Eng Dept is essential
• Medical Certificate or be medically fit to in order to obtain such certificate.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Monitor the stability of all excavations
• Monitor and assess the installation quality and quantity of various support units
• Identify signs of stress-induced damage in mining
• Conduct inspections to evaluate ground conditions in an on-reef development excavation prior to, during and after ledging operations
• Identify and evaluate signs of deteriorating ground conditions during the mining process
• Assess the ground conditions using the Q-Rating System
• Assess gully stability under different geotechnical conditions
• Identify common support failure modes from observations
• Conduct elementary in-situ tests of support installation quality
• Inspect compliance to a set standards with regards to ground and support conditions
• Identify the effect of seismic activity on the rock mass and support units

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To effectively process invoices and reconcile monthly statements timeously to minimise the risk to the company

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / matric certificate with Accounting / Mathematics
• A post matric financial qualification will be an advantage
• Computer literacy (MS Office package, SAP) is essential
• Must have good interpersonal skills

Must have good oral and written communication skills

• Must have knowledge of costing process flow.
• Medical certificate or medically fit in order to obtain one is essential.
• No criminal record
• Valid drivers licence
• A valid Certificate of Fitness or be medically fit in order obtain such a certificate

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating and expediting of purchase requisitions / reservations on SAP
• Updating of management accounting reports and other reports
• Office administration and filing
• Circulation / placement may occur within the greater Finance and Admin department as and when necessary.
• Invoice control, verification, and processing.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To be trained towards an artisan in a registered Learnership programme.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• N2 with four (4) subjects or NCV level 4 (Seven Subjects with Mathematics passed above 40%) relevant to the trade is essential.

The candidate must:

• Undergo knowledge assessment, psychometric assessment and attend a formal interview.
• Obtain a medical fitness certificate (Red Ticket) and Heat Tolerance Screening (HTS)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist artisans in their job functions and perform technical work (repair, replace, maintain equipment, construct, and fabricate) by applying engineering principles.
• Execute allocated maintenance and engineering work safely and also identify, follow-up and address risks in the process.
• Successfully complete all engineering training phases and through on and off the job training to qualify as an artisan.
• Get accustomed to Marula Mine rules and standards to ensure organizational best practices and legislative compliance are adhered to.
• Work effectively and diligently with an allocated coach (artisan or foreman)
• Conduct basic fault diagnosis, problem solving and reporting.
• Maintain engineering equipment efficiently and help prevent production losses.
• Act as supervisor with limited authority to gain supervision skills and experience

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Criteria for applications:

• Applicants will be required to pass medical fitness certificate (Red Ticket).
• Applicant must be a Graduate / Diplomat (NQF level 7).
• First preference will be given to graduates from the local community.

Marula will Offer Successful Candidates:

• Remuneration according to the company procedure
• Personal insurance from Rand Mutual Assurance Fund
• Medical Scheme membership for the duration of their training period
• Pro-rata sick leave
• 24 months training period and thereafter the contract will be terminated.

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CRITERIA FOR APPLICATIONS:

• Applicants will be required to pass medical fitness certificate (Red Ticket).
• Applicants will be screened on their achievements from their Tertiary Institution.
• Applicants must be striving to complete the P1 and P2 in order to obtain a formal qualification from a registered Tertiary Institution.
• Applicants must be registered with their Tertiary Institution and he/she must follow the prescribed practical syllabus
• First preference will be given to graduates from the local community

MARULA WILL OFFER SUCCEFUL CANDIDATES:

• Candidate will be remunerated according to company procedure
• Personal insurance from Rand Mutual Assurance Fund
• Medical Scheme membership for the duration of their training period
• Pro-rata annual and sick leave
• Mentorship programme
• Workplace Coach

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To co-ordinate, facilitate and liaise on a tactical level regarding engineering support services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• An N3 Qualification plus a recognized Electrical/Mechanical Section 13 Trade certificate is essential.
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) Certificate is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Underground Engineering Superintendent is essential
• At least 10 years relevant working experience is essential (for effluxion of time candidates only).
• Relevant exposure and knowledge with regards to decline conveyor belts and related underground mining equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of other engineering trades is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package) is essential.
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance systems would be considered an advantage.
• Must have a valid medical certificate or must be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be self-driven and highly motivated with strong leadership skills.
• Must maintain a high standard of work.
• Must have good organizing and delegation skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting directly to the Operations Engineers.
• Reporting indirectly to the Operations Managers on conveyor belts and related mining equipment status.
• Supervising the belts Foremen and Artisans to maintain the mining equipment (Belts, Rock breaker and Pumps) and associated infrastructure on a day to day basis.
• Controlling and optimizing of the conveyor belts performance.
• Being involved in Project work.
• Being involved in managing safety, health and environmental standards including good housekeeping.
• Implementing maintenance strategy and plans for engineering equipment and systems.
• Effectively managing the logistics processes inclusive of in timely ordering of spares and project requisites and transportation to work areas.
• Effectively controlling critical and strategic spares stock and re-ordering.
• Ensuring compliance & review legislative and engineering standards
• Effectively monitoring cost via budgeting and project management methodologies.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To supervise and assist the team in the safe and cost-effective execution of all mechanical maintenance work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognized relevant mechanical Trade qualification (section 13) is essential

OR

• Proof of recognised completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of effluxion of time) AND NTC 2 (Relevant Trade Theory ) Qualification is essential
• At least 3 years working experience in engineering and production sections
• Medical certificate or medically fit in order to obtain one is essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the Conveyor workshop and maintenance activities.
• Guide, direct and assist Artisans with daily maintenance and construction activities.
• Maintain control of Engineering workshop and critical spares.
• Meet regularly with employees to analyse problems and maintain a healthy service and relationship between personnel and with clients
• Attend to callouts with regards to breakdowns
• Diagnose, analyse and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production / operation.
• Provide adequate spares for efficient maintenance and productivity levels
• Supervise maintenance of conveyors, vent fans, dams, silo (mechanical and boiler maker work)
• Plan belt extensions and maintenance (splicing, repairs, replacement, tests)
• Inspect fire suppression systems on the conveyor.
• Management of water system on surface and underground
• Manage and put system in place to control lifting equipment and ensure they are safe to use
• Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams)
• Conduct on-the-job training and coaching
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To plan & manage Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene at business level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4/STD 10 is essential.
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (NQF 6) is essential.
• A minimum 4 years working experience in a Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Department is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office packages) is essential.
• Other relevant certificate of competency in Occupational Hygiene or relevant field will be advantageous.
• A valid Code EB drivers licence.
• Valid Medical Certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain one is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Good verbal communication skills are essential.
• Good technical reporting writing skills is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package, SAP, etc.) is essential.
• Plan & design skills of ventilation systems is essential.
• Asset management system implementation skills is essential.
• Project management skills is desirable.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the planning, design and optimisation of underground ventilation systems is essential.
• Sound knowledge and experience in underground flammable gas management is essential.
• Sound knowledge and experience in underground fire prevention, detection and suppression management is essential.
• Sound knowledge and experience in managing occupational hygiene programmes and systems is essential.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and Regulations is essential.
• Knowledge and experience in operational risk assessment is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Ensure the effective planning, design and optimisation of ventilation and occupational hygiene systems to ensure a healthy and safe working environment and to sustain the business.
• Ensure the effective management to prevent underground fire and flammable gas incidents.
• Provide input into an effective emergency preparedness and response programme.
• Periodic revision of the ventilation and occupational hygiene risk assessments and standards.
• Ensure alignment with the industry best practice in terms of technical standards and strategies.
• Ensure proper asset and cost management mechanisms are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure a sustainable workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining critical skills and adhering to best practice people management principles.
• Ensure legal compliance.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To perform process control duties as per the section specific procedures to enable the section / plant to meet production targets with respect to time, quality, reduced frequency of errors and wastage reduction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or ABET Level 4 essential.
• Five Process Controller modules in Leach section as per CPDP.
• Sound knowledge of plant specific processes and risk assessments essential.
• Must have a good understanding of standard operating procedures and ability to control process plant conditions.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, security and quality procedures required.
• Sound problem solving, communication, supervisory and analytical skills required.
• Computer literacy i.e., MS Office, SAP and Scada systems.
• Must be medically fit for Base Metal Refinery (BMR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Carry out all tasks associated with the Senior Process Controller position as per the Leach CPDP.
• Meet section specific production targets, attend to and report production related problems.
• Conduct analysis, monitor purities and yields and report.
• Schedule SAP, AMPLA maintenance notifications.
• Ensure that log sheets (and other required documentation) are updated accurately.
• Prepare equipment for repairs and maintenance in line with work procedures, completion of breakdown sheets where applicable.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining safety, environmental, quality and security standards in area of work.
• Supervise and oversee on-the-job training of subordinates where required.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and promote and maintain good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Act in the absence of the Process Supervisor.