Career Opportunities at Tharisa

Purpose of role

The fitter will be responsible for Installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment (electrical arc furnace) and fixtures. Ensures that work is in accordance with OHSA and relevant COP's and SOP's

Role context

• Safely execute critical daily maintenance tasks
• Execute shutdown activities as per plan, according to scheduled time
• Ensure continuous improvement of asset care management
• To give direction to Assistants and contractors under their area of responsibility
• Support asset care and optimization to ensure customers' needs are met
• Assist engineering foreman to ensure health and safety of employees it is taken care of through safely maintaining equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping standards
• Stop and report any contravention of the OHSA, regulation, codes of practice, Smelter standards, and instructions promptly to the engineering foreman
• Obtain job card and permit to work before any task execution
• Conduct pre-work risk assessment for every task
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown and correct the problem
• Inspect plant equipment components and systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the relevant standards
• Advice management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous 
• Plan layout and installation of equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and relevant standards

Requirements

Qualification

• Grade 12 and Minimum N2 Certificate
• Relevant Fitting and Machining/Turning Technical / Millwright Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade Certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate
• Studying towards N6 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous 

Job Specific experience

• Sound knowledge in electrical arc furnaces
• Solid experience in a smelter environment
• 5 years' experience as a qualified Fitter/Millwright
• Valid driving license (code 08) and own transport

Inherit requirement

• Must be medically fit

Closing date: 22 November 2023

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Role context

• Reports to the Load & Haul Foreman
• Ensure that the shift production is achieved 
• Any damages are reported and attend to urgently
• Reach daily production targets 
• Executive daily approved plan
• Use survey notes or instruction for any planned construction work
• Doze according to the planned line-up
• Fill in a checklist and report any fault to engineering
• Assist load & haul supervisors to execute their work safely and cost-effectively
• Create and maintain good and healthy relationship with other employees and all managers

Knowledge of:

• Create a safety culture
• Compliance to MHSA
• Achieve annual budget for mining
• Key performance areas.

Experience of:

• Working shifts and on all holidays
• Mining experience in open cast mining
• Experience working as Track Dozer operator

Personal attributes:

• Assertive Communication skills
• Time Management
• Create and maintain good healthy relationship with other employees and all managers

Ability to:

• Generate trust and credibility.
• Achieve a shift target

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Should have excellent communication in English both verbally and written.
• Must pass both medical and dover tests

Job specific experience:

• Code 10 driver license
• Must be able to work shifts and also on all holidays
• 1-year mining experience in open cast mining will be an advantage

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Maintenance Fitter

Job Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibility of the candidate will be to oversee the equipment being used in the manufacturing environment at METQ. Put a maintenance plan together of the equipment he will oversee and maintain and ensure a good and sound working function of the equipment. He will be involved in the upgrade of the working areas as far as safety is concern within his responsibility and referring to his role as Maintenance fitter. Involve in general maintenance.

Job Role

• Interpreting drawings, diagrams and specifications and determining suitable materials and sequence of operations.
• Checking fabricated and assembled parts for fit and finish, tolerances and accuracy using precision measuring tools.
• Using machinery and tools to form raw materials into finished products by cutting, pressing, grinding, planning, boring and drilling.
• Performing routine maintenance of machines and tools, and diagnosing and repairing faults.
• Use oxy, electric, TIG and MIG welding techniques and machining processes to replace and repair parts.
• Preparing patterns for casting and cutting.
• Cutting, threading, bending and installing pipes and lines for hydraulic components.
• Following safety protocols.

Requirements

• Grade 12 and Minimum N2 Certificate
• Relevant Fitting and Machining/Turning Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate);
• Studying towards N6 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous;
• Sound knowledge in Crusher and Milling plants
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years solid experience in a Manufacturing and Mining environment as a Maintenance Fitter
• Valid driving license

Inherent requirement

• Must be medically fit. 

Closing Date: 24 November 2023

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Purpose of Role

This role is responsible for sample preparation, which consists of fire assay and wet chemical sections

Role Context

• Fluxing
• Filtration of samples
• XRF pellet preparation
• Grading analysis (PSD)
• Moisture analysis
• Fire Assay calculations and QC reporting
• Balance Room Operations
• Wet chem. Sample preparation
• Good housekeeping
• SHE Compliance 
• Ensuring that samples are prepared and analysed accurately and timeously.
• Primary sample preparation in an analytical chemistry laboratory would be advantageous
• Secondary Sample preparation in an analytical laboratory,
• Separation of precious metals of fire assay techniques would be advantageou

Requirements

Qualifications

•    Grade 12 /with passed subjects (Mathematics and Science), /NQF Level 4
•    Computer Literate (Word, excel, Power Point, etc)

Job Specific Experience

• Computer literate (Word, excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years Mining Laboratory experience
• Fluxing
• Filtration of samples
• XRF pellet preparation
• Grading analysis (PSD)
• Moisture analysis

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Purpose of Role

To identify, attract, and select exceptional individuals to join Tharisa Minerals, by collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies and assist with onboarding processes and help ensure a smooth transition for new hires into the organisation. To develop recruitment strategies, post job openings, conduct interviews, assess candidates' qualifications, and coordinate the hiring process, in collaboration with hiring managers to understand job requirements, source candidates through various channels, and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies.

Role Context

Resource Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives.
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality outputs.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with Departmental procedures, to enable the usage of less resources more efficiently.
• Develop and maintain a talent profile across the entire organisation, by documenting all employee talent data (i.e., work history, education, career interests, achievements, etc.), so as to provide management and professional staff with a tool and the opportunity to identify ideal internal candidates best fitted for certain roles and/or teams, based on where their skills and/or interest lies, and where they can add the most value.

Recruitment and Selection Management

• Identify staffing needs, in collaboration with the hiring managers of each department, to ensure that the most suitable candidates are sought after to match the organisation’s requirements.
• Create compelling job descriptions, by determining the key requirements and selection criteria, to identify the most suited individuals with the required skills, experience and education as identified by the responsibilities of the various positions with TM.
• Advertise available positions by posting them on various job boards, company websites, and relevant platforms (i.e., social media, industry/ professional networks), to actively source potential candidates.
• Lead and develop TM branding initiatives, by capturing the unique career experience and TM culture, using communication strategies that establish and extend the “Tharisa Minerals brand” message, to improve the requirement experience via digital platforms and attract top talent to fill vacant positions.
• Review resumes and applications, conduct initial screenings, and assess candidates' qualifications against job requirements, by using interviews, assessments, and other tools to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Develop and plan interview procedures, and design interview questions that are linked to the various job descriptions, to ensure that the interview remains focused on the related role’s key accountabilities and what is required of the potential incumbent to achieve those accountabilities.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, to provide guidance to interview panels and ensure a consistent and fair interview process.
• Facilitate the onboarding process and help newcomers integrate into the organisation, by collaborating with the broader Human Resources (HR) team and hiring managers, to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events, to attract learners, interns and apprentices and advertise all available bursaries that TM has to offer.

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with potential candidates, by providing timely updates and feedback to candidates, to create a positive candidate experience and keep them engaged throughout the recruitment process.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates, to enable potential employment of highly sought after individuals in the future.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, and industry organisations, to tap into diverse talent pools.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, by understanding their staffing needs, developing job profiles and aligning on candidate requirements, to provide them with hiring progress updates and share insights to optimise the recruitment strategy.

Data Management and Analysis

• Stay updated on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in talent acquisition to ensure a competitive recruitment approach.
• Manage and maintain the Application Tracking System (ATS), by assessing and reviewing candidate information (i.e., contact details, resumes, assessment results, etc.), to ensure that the system data is accurate, updated and available when needed.
• Report on the recruitment progress and effectives, by maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, feedback and recruitment metrics, to identify areas for improvement.
• Forecast and report on quarterly and annual hiring needs of the various TM departments, by evaluating all recruitment related statistics, to ensure alignment with the overall labour plan and to keep management and hiring managers informed of the talent latest developments.

Compliance Management

• Monitor compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations while promoting diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process, to ensure that the recruitment process remains fair, unbiased, reliable and transparent.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Diploma (NQF6) or equivalent in Human Resources Management or any equivalent and relevant qualification

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ full-cycle recruitment experience within the Mining, Construction or Engineering Industry
• Ability to work with the full Microsoft suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

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Purpose of Role

To oversee and lead the monitoring and investigation of criminal and non-criminal offences including alcohol and disciplinary cases, whilst also managing the investigation of incidents, accidents, and potential violations of safety protocols to mitigate risks related to mining operations. To lead the audit, collection and distribution of crime Intelligence including docket administration, the investigation of priority crimes and application of the section 252A of the criminal act to ensure collection of court admissible evidence to achieve prosecutions in line with Tharisa Minerals’ regulations and the South African Law.

Role Context

Operational Management

• Lead the investigation of organised crime by setting up operations through root cause analysis and establish undercover operations in collaboration with SAPS to identify people of interest and proceed with active investigations.
• Drive the investigation of priority cases by overseeing the gathering and analysis of evidence, conducting interviews and documentation of findings using standardised investigative techniques in order to develop a docket in collaboration with the SAPS.
• Lead the formulation of strategies and operational plans to promote optimal utilisation of resources in an effort to detect and setup organised crime investigation techniques and reduce crime and protect company commodities.
• Prepare for and present formal and informal security briefings to Management, corporate communications team and members of the local community to keep them abreast of criminal trends and operations.
• Provide input to policy development and direct the presentation and implementation of the policies and standard operating procedures in area of accountability to ensure adherence and compliance.
• Take accountability for investigating and processing of incidents, accidents and potential violations of safety regulations including non-criminal offences within the mine.
• Utilise extensive knowledge of mining practices and safety regulations to identify root causes and contributing factors to incidents, accidents and safety violations in order to anticipate and mitigate risks for the mine.
• Employ partnership policing with relevant law agencies and community police forums to set in motion investigation efforts to identify and reduce priority crimes to protect company assets and interests.  
• Provide guidance and contribute to the development of action plans regarding security actions during ER related actions such as strikes and community protests to reduce risk to mining infrastructure and personnel.
• Manage the establishment and execution of whistle-blowing initiatives to identify and register informants, incentivise and reward for the provision of credible information.  
• Understand and execute investigation in line with section 252A of the criminal act to gather comprehensive information that will lead to successful convictions.

Lost and Found Property and Exhibit Control

• Manage the Lost and Found Property and Exhibits in accordance with the FPR register.
• Take full control over the safekeeping and control of the Lost and Found Property and Exhibits which includes key control and disposal.
• Conduct weekly inspections on all Lost and Found Property and Exhibits with report to the P/S Manager.
• Liaison with SAPS Detectives with regards to Exhibits in criminal Cases and the disposal thereof.

Financial Management

• Comply with all financial, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and other Tharisa Minerals (TM) regulations and policies by facilitating the right actions, to reduce financial risk in the Department.
• Develop and manage the department’s budget to ensure that the department’s strategies including procurement and maintenance of surveillance equipment, rewarding and incentivising registered informants are adequately budgeted for.
• Develop and manage a functional budget for the department to ensure that the strategic deliverables, operational plans and minor projects are adequately budgeted for.
• Lead the implementation of effective inventory control, financial control and management of costs in order to minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Resource and People Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives.
• Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes.
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality output.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with standards operating procedures, to enable the usage of resources more efficiently.
• Manage, motivate, and lead direct reports and undertake monthly performance reviews of all key Departmental staff to ensure a consistent performance tracking and put development plans in place to create a high performing team and a conducive employee climate.
• Lead the identification and development of talent by ensuring adequate staffing, providing regular mentoring, coaching, and training in order to ensure a competent and capable workforce in line with TM’s people strategies and industry. 

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, through various meetings and communication mediums to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Drive the communication of relevant investigation information to relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate information is shared and therefore mitigating risks resulting from false information and interfering with on-going investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including safety operations and legal personnel to ensure accurate and comprehensive investigation outcomes to achieve successful convictions.
• Communicate with the community through the task team and directly to provide information relating to ongoing investigations and solicit information from community members to ensure successful convictions and minimise criminal activities.
• Provide information to the South African Police Services (SAPS), National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and courts as witness.

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Develop an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice)
• Advise mine management on safety practices, policies and procedures by training and guiding mining personnel on proper investigative techniques to ensure the gathering of court admissible evidence.
• Participate in the development of incident response drills and emergency preparedness activities to enhance overall safety awareness and response capabilities within the mine.

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Draw on insights and data trends to
• Lead the collection and analysis of data and information to produce investigative techniques for the organisation to enable planning, operations, and human resource functions.
• Analyse data, identify trends and evaluate patterns to compile actionable investigation reports in order to set in motion the development of proactive crime interception procedures.
• Draw on insights and data trends to develop reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner by making use of data visualisation tools, storyboarding and scenario modelling to enable the development of tailored investigation techniques.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• National Diploma/Degree in Forensic Investigation or equivalent.

Certifications:

• PSIRA Grade A certificate
• Firearm competency certificate
• Official Training Courses in Investigation and Intelligence Gathering will be advantageous.

Job specific experience:

• Min of 10 years’ experience in the Investigation and intelligence fields.
• SAPS Detective experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in any Management positions in the Mining Security environment will be advantageous.

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Purpose of Role

The Smelter Production Foreman carries out the accountability and responsibility for the safe achievement of metallurgical department targets.  The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff.  The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed

Role Context

• Adherence to the production plan
• Coordinates services to the sections in the plant
• Execution of process maintenance
• Process control within the defined recipe
• Problem-solving skills
• Development and installation of a proactive approach to all safety (i.e. create awareness of hazards and behavior)
• Coach and instruct to explain how the work should be performed, focusing on improving, changing, and optimizing practices
• Implement corrective action in cases of non-compliance to objectives and safety standards
• Liaise with the marketing and logistical departments in order to ensure the dispatch of products timeously
• Analyse production stoppages and breakdowns in order to take corrective action to improve plant availability
• Primary focus is on the effective and safe operation of the plant to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain the quality of produced products
• Effective operation of the plant process to agreed process parameters to achieve shift and daily targets
• Creating high performing team and a conducive employee relations climate in the team
• Administration of necessary systems
• Maintain employees’ competencies by conducting Planned Tasks Observations (PTO’s)
• Keep track of employees legal training
• Keep track of all equipment used by employees i.e. Safety Harness; Tools, Radio, etc
• Comply with company franchise rules, policies, and procedures
• Leaving the workplace if the working conditions are unsafe

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 6 (N5)
• National diploma/degree in chemical/metallurgical engineering advantageous

Job specific experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Production foreman in the smelting industry
• Previous experience (3 years) as a furnace operator in the smelting industry
• Experience in heavy industry metallurgical furnaces (BOF, Steel-plant, DC/AC furnaces),
• Supervisory Development Program
• Computer literate, MS.Office, IMS/ SHEQ system
• Previous encounter with ICAM training, Legal liability training
• Valid Driver's license

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Purpose of Role

The Metallurgist is responsible for the application of metallurgical principles to the production practices, process and quality control system, product and process improvement programs, and plant functions

Role Context

• Adherence to the plant production plan
• Coordinates technical services to the plant section
• Advise on process maintenance plan
• Process control within defined recipe
• Execute minor projects within project guidelines
• Investigating corrosion and metal failure/fatigue
• Liaising with and supervising engineering and technical staff
• Creating precise designs for components
• Developing prototypes and innovative solutions to problems
• Developing new test/repair processes
• Alignment to the production plan
• Primary focus is on effective operation of the plant to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products
• Effective operation of the plant process to agreed process parameters to achieve daily and monthly targets
• Assist to create high performing teams
• Administration of necessary systems
• People Management
• Comply to company franchise rules, policies and procedures and have a high moral standard

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Diploma or degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/ Metallurgy

Job specific experience:

• At least Three years’ experience as metallurgist in processing plants.
• Computer Literate
• Valid driver’s license

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Purpose of Role

The furnace Operator is accountable and responsible for the safe achievement of metallurgical targets in the section. The incumbent will execute and control the physical operational work in the section. The position often takes on manual labour duties in order to operate the section and maintain a clean and safe working environment. Efficient operation of the various sections and equipment in the Plant

Role Context

• Optimize efficiency and recoveries to produce quality products that meet the required specifications
• Liaise with Foreman with regard to process variables changes in the section
• Process control within defined recipe
• Problem solving skills
• Record and Analyse production stoppages and equipment
• Participate on root cause analysis process
• Ensure adherence to all safety (i.e. create awareness of hazards and behaviour)
• Correct non-compliance to objectives and safety standards
• Comply to safety rules, policies and procedures
• Contribute in pre-shift safety and work discussions
• Completion of necessary documents (i.e. Risk assessments, inspection sheets, job cards, etc.)
• Ensure that team members execute all tasks safely
• Assist colleagues on process adjustments to maintain high recoveries and quality of products
• Adherence to the shift production plan
• Operate the equipment in the section
• Execution of process maintenance
• Adherence to agreed process parameters for the efficient operation of the process section to achieve hourly and shifty targets
• Assist with conducting of planned task observations on process attendants
• Adhere to the planned inspection schedule for critical equipment in the section in order to ensure preventative action is taken before equipment failure occurs by reporting deviations/defects timeously
• Work closely with the maintenance department in order to ensure a world class maintenance culture is established and maintained on the plant
• Communicate failures/breakdowns and deviations in process or equipment to the Foreman
• Assist support services during breakdowns in order to limit downtime while ensuring adherence to safety standards
• Conduct equipment inspections and section inspections at the start of every shift and correct deficiencies
• Good housekeeping practices

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• NQF Level 2 Metal Production Programme Skills 
• Metal Production Skills (i.e. Induction/ electric arc furnace operation) 
• Overhead Crane experience advantageous