Jobs at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position. 
• As a chemist laboratory, you  will involve safe, accurate and timeous analysis of shift samples using different analytical techniques, reporting of analytical results to processing plants, safe storage and disposal of routine lab waste and old samples, adherence to Laboratory standard operating procedures and QA/QC protocols, and good housekeeping.
• In addition to the above, you will under the direction of Senior Chemist perform routine quality and safety inspections, compile and send daily consignment reports to the customers, assist with training to all lab personnel, perform non-conformance investigations, file laboratory documents according to the lab document control system.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure that all lab instruments and equipment are calibrated, maintained and checked regularly to provide valid and accurate measurement all the time;
• Ensure that test methods and protocols are followed by the laboratory personnel;
• Report analytical data to customers;
• Ensure that all analytical results are accurate, traceable, recorded and reported in line with Laboratory Systems (LIMS);
• Timeous reporting of analytical results and certificates of analysis;
• Troubleshoot and assist in problems arising in the systems and any other laboratory instruments;
• Perform routine safety and quality inspections;
• Perform routine waste and chemicals inventory inspections.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mining laboratory environment;
• Mining or  Energy  experience is preferred;
• Strong experience in developing commercial strategies and leading high-value strategic negotiations, strong understanding of commercial principles.

Qualifications for this role are:

• BSc/ BTech Chemistry/ National Diploma Analytical Chemistry;
• Completed ISO 17025 certificate;
• Valid drivers license.

This advertisement will close on 17 September 2025.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position.
• As a fitter, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Complete hard copies of Job Cards and capture Job Cards on SAP;
• Report deviations observed during inspections to ensure proper planning prior to execution
• Interprets and coordinates pre-work about repairs, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble- shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter in a mining environment;
• In depth knowledge on inspection & repairs of pumps;
• In depth knowledge of the workings of Jaw and Cone Crushers;
• Experience in working on conveyor belts including belt replacement, bearings, gearbox, couplings etc.;
• In depth knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic systems including static rockbreaker and apron feeder.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics;
• N2 technical certificate;
• Fitter trade;
• Valid drivers license.

This advertisement will close on 17 September 2025.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position. As a Principal Socio-Economic Development, your role requires you to coordinate, facilitate and support the delivery of Hillside Aluminium’s Community Development Strategy, and demonstrate South32’s commitment to fulfilling its stated purpose.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Strategic development of Hillside Aluminium social investment plan in line with the business plan, and Municipal IDP’s; execute social development projects on time, budget, including adhering to required governance structures; project monitoring and evaluation as per South32’s Community Standard
• Support engagements with key Government departments and community organisations to enhance and protect the company's brand;
• Monitor community and political developments, events and activities that may impact the operation and develop mitigation plans;
• Provide input into sustainability strategies related to social development and social license to operate, including environmental impacts and social impacts and opportunities.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Senior Socio-Economic role;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential and Zulu is an added advantage;
• Public Speaking and stakeholder skills are essential;
• Track record of local and regional partnership development is essential;
• Thorough understanding of legislation and policies relating to transformation is essential;
• Sound understanding of Government structures and workings on a provincial and local level is essential;
• In-depth knowledge of how community projects are delivered from study to execution phase is essential;
• In-depth knowledge and experience in impact measurement of community projects is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTech/National Diploma in Social Sciences/ Economics/ Development studies;
• Business/Project Management qualification is advantageous.

This advertisement will close on 17 September 2025.