Job Vacancies at Ivanhoe Mines

• The ESD Manager is responsible for developing new enterprises within communities and driving the development of local suppliers through initiatives that strengthen Ivanplats’ social and sustainability licence. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, build trusted stakeholder relationships and ensure that all Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) activities are governed with the highest levels of integrity, transparency and accountability in full compliance with the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice (Code 400 and Code 500), the Mining Charter, and the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) , with a specific focus on local content, transformation, and the socio-economic development of rural communities in the Limpopo Province.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing, Law or a related field (NQF Level 7 minimum).
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) — preferred.
• A qualification or accredited short course in B-BBEE, Transformation or Enterprise and Supplier Development is advantageous.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience spanning Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing or Enterprise Development in SA.
• Minimum 5 years’ people management experience in a comparable leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in ESD or B-BBEE management within a mining or large corporate environment.
• Proven track record of managing and developing SMMEs and local enterprises through structured incubation or development programmes, with a specific emphasis on rural community development and local content creation.
• Experience interfacing with government, tribal authorities, and community stakeholders in a mining context, with a clear understanding of the Mining Charter’s requirements for host community engagement.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting against regulatory compliance frameworks (B-BBEE, Mining Charter, SLP).
• Extensive networks across local enterprises and government structures in South Africa.

Key knowledge and skills required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice — Code 400 (Enterprise and Supplier Development) and Code 500 (Socio-Economic Development).
• Sound understanding of the Mining Charter III requirements relating to ESD, local procurement, employment equity, and host community development.
• Social and Labour Plan (SLP) reporting obligations and compliance requirements, specifically regarding local economic development, housing, and community infrastructure.
• Knowledge of rural development strategies and transformation frameworks aimed at increasing HDSA and women participation in the mining value chain.
• Enterprise development models and SMME incubation methodologies.
• South African legislative framework: Companies Act, B-BBEE Act, Mining Charter, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) , and Preferential Procurement Regulations..
• Strategic project management, contract drafting and negotiation.
• Stakeholder and public relations management at executive and community levels.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and ERP/reporting systems (JDE advantageous).

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

• Establish and lead ESD strategy, governance frameworks, and compliance systems.
• Drive local supplier development, procurement, and transformation initiatives.
• Implement SLP commitments and community development projects.
• Ensure audit-ready reporting for B-BBEE, Mining Charter, and DMRE requirements.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships (government, communities, internal teams).
• Lead, develop, and manage the ESD team.
• Oversee ESD budgeting, expenditure control, and financial compliance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following behavioural attributes:

• Unimpeachable personal integrity and ethical conduct, consistently acts in the best interest of Ivanplats and the communities it serves.
• Strong governance mindset
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Results-driven with solid business and financial acumen
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and communication abilities

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Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Honours in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 2 years of underground experience specifically in the Platinum Bushveld Complex - Northern Limb.
• Experience in Long-Hole Mining Method
• Good Understanding of the Platreef orebody and mineralization (Geochemistry).
• Proficient in the use of mine software packages (Deswik, Datamine, and Leapfrog preferred).
• High-level administrative skills.

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

• Providing support to the mine operations by collecting, interpreting, and reporting on production geology issues, including logging/sampling core, wireframing, modelling, grade/tonnage estimations and reconciliations, in alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives.
• Act as liaison between Geology and Mining Engineering.
• Conduct geological and structural mapping at the development ends
• Ensure cover drilling and grade control are executed according to the standard
• Capture of geological, structural mapping, and logging data
• Plot the mapped critical geological features with high potential
• Ensure that data is collected accurately and that the data is entered into the database promptly
• Proactively participate in geology interpretation, including fault, structure, orebody, and other geological features, and ensure wireframing is completed accurately
• Assist the Senior Geologist in the management of diamond drill programs, coordination of sites, and assistance with contractor management
• Reporting and communication to the mining and the mine geology team on daily functions
• Conduct underground sampling, including face mapping, sample marking, and QAQC of sampling activity and samples
• Core logging and supervising core sampling, including sample tracking, marking, recording, and QAQC.
• Supervising the execution of underground exploration and cover drilling programs
• Supervising the execution of underground grade control drilling

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Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• BSc Hons Geology or related qualifications
• Registration or eligibility with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions or equivalent
• Computing qualifications
• Basic statistical analyses
• Valid Driver's License

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum of four years of related industry experience in exploration drilling and underground mining- Production Geologist
• Minimum of two years in geology data analysis and reconciliation
• Exposure to mineral resource estimation processes
• Additional QA/QC certifications on sampling datasets
• Experience in dealing with complex data sets in the database and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams (drilling, survey, mining).
• Exposure to automated geological data workflows
• Proficient in the use of mine software packages (Data mine, Leapfrog, Deswik and AcQuire preferred)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams (drilling, survey, mining)
• High-level administrative skills

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

• Manage / Develop Geology Database (AcQuire) and associated systems (Exploration/studio Mapper)
• Collect and capture geological and structural data, as well as drill core logging information.
• Ensure that data is collected accurately and that the data is entered into the database in a timely manner
• Proactively participate in geology interpretation including fault, structure, orebody and other geological features and ensure wireframing is completed accurately
• Assist the Geologist II in the management of diamond drill programs, coordination sites, and assistance with contractor management
• Conduct core logging and oversee core sampling processes, ensuring accurate sample tracing, marking, recording, and QAQC compliance (assay and survey sign off).
• Supervising execution of underground exploration and cover drilling programs
• Supervising execution of underground grade control drilling
• Assist with contributions for daily, weekly and monthly reporting and reconciliations on geological activities.

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Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science / environmental management / Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• IAIA registration will be beneficial
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years proven experience as an Environmental Officer.

Demonstrated experience in:

• Environmental inspections and enforcement
• Environmental monitoring programmes
• Isometrics or similar compliance systems
• ISO 14001 implementation
• Mining or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Environmental inspections and enforcement
• Environmental monitoring programmes
• Isometrics or similar compliance systems
• Mining or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred
• Waste Management

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

• Conduct daily inspections across operational areas.
• Identify environmental non-compliances and immediately engage responsible supervisors.
• Issue corrective action recommendations and record findings on Isometrics.
• Follow up daily on outstanding actions until closure.
• Report unsafe or non-compliant environmental practices where necessary and escalate to Environmental Coordinator
• Conduct and oversee environmental monitoring.
• Ensure sampling procedures follow approved protocols.
• Verify laboratory submissions and chain-of-custody compliance.
• Immediately report exceedances or abnormal results.
• Capture inspection findings, monitoring data and incidents onto Isometrics.
• Upload monitoring results accurately and within required timeframes.
• Responding to environmental incidents
• Conduct preliminary investigations and gather evidence.
• Ensure immediate containment measures are implemented.
• Log incidents and corrective actions on Isometrics.
• Provide immediate on-the-job coaching to supervisors and contractors during daily inspections.
• Explain environmental non-compliances and associated legal/license implications.
• Conduct toolbox talks focused on recurring environmental findings.
• Promote proactive environmental ownership within operational teams.