harisa is a European headquartered integrated resource group. We are uniquely positioned incorporating mining, processing, beneficiation, marketing, sales and logistics. Tharisa is a low cost producer of PGMs and chrome concentrate resulting from two distinct revenue streams from a single resource and costs being shared between the commodities. We continu...
Purpose of Role
- To oversee all underground and opencast (portion of) operational Short Term, reconciliation, construction and mine planning improvement project activities and collaborate with the operational team, gathering inputs from other Mineral Resources Management (MRM) disciplines to produce specific mine planning engineering solutions for reconciliation, construction activities and specific projects.
Role Context
Reconciliation, Construction and Mine Planning Projects
- Lead, own and develop the reconciliation process, mine planning construction activities and specific mine planning projects and team, accounting for equipment availability, workforce scheduling and production targets to deliver quality mine project plans.
- Provide technical assistance to translate and implement the MTP mining designs and planning into the 3-month rolling operational practical plans with specific focus on optimising destination scheduling, mine accesses, dewatering and other construction activities.
- Drive the alignment between and continuity of the MTP, STP and the WOP, ensuring practical planning execution by the pit operational team with compliance exceeding 85%.
- Test the effectiveness of the plans to identify gaps and improve the quality of the overall mine planning and implementation.
- Enhance the use of planning software systems to support accurate, cost effective and efficient tools able to manage TM’s business interests.
- Manage the delivery of pit balanced ore-mix-flow and run-of-mine stockpiles build-up to meet and exceed both volume and grades plant feed expectations/budget.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Conduct and oversee detailed underground and opencast mine layout designs to align the LTP and MTP strategy into the execution of the WOP and STP.
- Conduct frequent mine visits to ensure the plan is relevant, practical and considers the physical mining conditions and challenges.
- Liaise with the mine operations team to ensure the planning activities are aligned with the status in the mine.
- Manage destination scheduling using mining scheduling software, to simultaneously schedule mining and dumping, providing an up-to-date view of the source and destination of every step in the process.
- Oversee and produce elements of the WOP and STP.
Compliance, Risk and Safety
- Provide guidance to the responsible opencast and underground area’s Short-Term Plan (STP), Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and the approved geotechnical parameters to ensure adherence to pit boundaries/limits.
- Monitor compliance of plans to the safety, geotechnical and legal requirements of the planning process to mitigate safety risks.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify system and process improvements within the mine planning horizons and implement the approved initiatives to consistently improve the quality of the plans.
- Enhance the use of planning software systems by internal Tharisa Minerals (TM) stakeholders to support the delivery of plans in a timely and a cost-effective manner.
- Introduce initiatives to consistently improve the quality of the reconciliation processes and the entire planning cycle (MTP, STP and WOP) including grade and volumes.
Data Analytics and Reporting
- Draft and deliver mine planning reports and minutes to provide a view of all mine-planning activities, meetings and pit visits.
- Draft and submit Spatial and Volumetric Reconciliation Reports for actual performance against all planning targets (WOP, STP, MTP) for all mining functions including drilling and blasting, load and hauling, RC drilling, strategic and short-term accesses, waste destinations etc., ensuring compliance exceeds 85%.
Resource 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 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.
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.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/Matric
- BSc/BEng Degree (NQF7) in Mining Engineering
Certifications:
- Rock Breakers Certificate/Blasting Certificate/Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency is advantageous
Job specific experience:
- A minimum of between ten to twelve (10-12) years of experience in the mining industry, of which a minimum of eight (8) years is in the mine planning/technical environment and part is on an opencast and on an underground mine.
- Experience as a Pit Superintendent, Mine Overseer or similar role is advantageous
- Experience supervising teams in a technical and/or operational capacity is essential
- Specialist software knowledge and application skill (both mine design and scheduling) with packages specialising in the short-term space is considered essential
- Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI
Inherent requirements
Closing date: 06 October 2026
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Purpose of Role
- To install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Tharisa Minerals’ (TM’s) physical network infrastructure, under guidance, implementing solutions as agreed together with superior, to enable network availability and performance, and apply IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), standards and policies.
Compliance, Risk and Safety
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards associated with network installations or maintenance activities, adhering to health and safety guidelines and regulations.
Data Analytics and Reporting
- Update and maintain the asset database containing documentation of network infrastructure, to enable the tracking of network equipment and warranty information.
Process and Technology
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical network infrastructure, such as network points, for computers, phone devices, office and domestic electrical equipment, by inspecting, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to ensure network availability and performance.
- Co-design infrastructure and recommend plans for the installation of network cabling infrastructure, including copper, fibre optic and wireless connections, to enable efficient and reliable transmission of communications.
- Conduct cable testing using cable testers and related tools, to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues, thus ensuring proper connectivity.
- Organise and label network equipment for ease of identification and maintenance.
- Implement network solutions to meet TM requirements and industry best practices.
- Monitor network performance and availability using network monitoring tools to identify and mitigate network issues.
- Contribute towards new IT Network Infrastructure Projects through building expansions, designing, planning, executing, and commissioning certain aspects, to enable successful IT projects.
- Conduct site surveying for input into planning, stock/material procurement based on business requests, as well as LAN infrastructure development, to support the design and installation of network infrastructure.
- Provide IT technical support to the IT Department Groups/Teams, including those related to helpdesk requests, systems administration, and network engineering, ensuring the provision of prompt technical support.
- Provide IT technical support to Tharisa Mine Departments including the Electrical MCC’s physical LAN cabling, instrumentation/OT physical communication cabling, Mining Technology Physical communication cabling, Protection services for CCTV physical cabling and LAN infrastructure development, to support the design and installation of network infrastructure.
- Provide physical support by moving IT equipment between sites to enable the provision of IT infrastructure when required.
- Support IT contractors with Safety File audit scheduling, arrangement, and management to enable the provision of relevant documentation during audits.
- Provide technical support related to taking responsibility for IT Networking rooms, UPS's, air conditioners, GAS and Fire suppression servicing management to enable the protection of all IT infrastructure.
Resource 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 outputs.
- Monitor the use of assets and resources within own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
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.
Supervisory Oversight
- Lead the team according to Tharisa Minerals’ leadership principles and values throughout the entire employee life cycle (performance management, reward etc) to ensure, inter alia, a high-performance culture.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
Certifications:
- COMPTI A+
- COMPTIA N+
- CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician)
Job-specific experience:
- Minimum of between three to five (3-5) years relevant experience
- Basic knowledge and usage of hand tools and electrical hand power tools
- Basic knowledge and usage of PVC pipes and cable basket wire ways for housing network cables
- Electrical trade knowledge: installation of industrial and domestic electrical technologies
- Fiber Optics Cabling Implementation, splicing and design.
Inherent requirements
Closing Date: 06 October 2026
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Purpose of Role
- To oversee and manage all mechanical maintenance and inspection operations for the mining plant by leading and controlling all activities and daily operations including managing the personnel, equipment and resources for efficient and safe operations and achievement of set metallurgical targets and maintenance plans in line with departmental goals and objectives.
Role Context
Operational Management
- Set and oversee the implementation of mechanical operational plans and the achievement of production targets by collaborating with the plant Engineer in line with company goals.
- Monitor daily operations in line with production requirements, evaluate progress and make operational adjustments as needed to ensure production quotas and quality standards are met or exceeded.
- Coordinate services in the plant and control processes within defined scope and ensure adherence to the production and maintenance plans to achieve process stability and efficiency.
- Monitor and control daily process plans, including proper mechanical activities, monitoring production parameters and inspecting finished products and report operation delays and process inefficiencies to minimise bottlenecks and plant lock up.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of all mining machinery and equipment within the mining plant.
- Liaise with the plant engineer and maintenance team to schedule and perform regular maintenance activities to keep equipment running efficiently and minimise downtime during shifts.
- Implement and maintain a planned inspection schedule for critical mechanical equipment to proactively detect and identify potential equipment failure to ensure preventative action is taken.
- Prepare reports on production, safety and mechanical activities by keeping accurate records of equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance activities to ensure compliance and facilitate future maintenance planning.
- Collaborate with plant Engineer to develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs and enhance overall plant performance.
- Assign tasks, set work objectives and schedules for shifts to ensure adequate resourcing and that employees are performing their duties effectively and in compliance with safety procedures.
- Generate skills matrix for each artisan and put controls in place to bridge the gap were there are shortfalls and recommend improvement interventions.
Resource 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 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.
- Manage team and support services including standby resources during breakdowns by communicating failures/breakdowns in process to limit downtime while adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinate and manage the activities of the plant staff including equipment operators, maintenance technicians and general laborers in area of accountability to ensure resource management and adequate staffing for delivery.
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.
Compliance, Risk and Safety
- Develop an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice)
- Develop and implement a proactive approach to all safety protocols by creating awareness of hazards and behaviour in order to enforce compliance to minimise risk of accidents and injuries within the plant.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time.
- Lead the interdepartmental collaboration and coordination efforts to execute drills and escape procedures in case of emergencies and operational requirements i.e. blasting to mitigate risks and fatalities.
- Enforce compliance with all applicable regulations, codes and standards related to foundry operations including environmental regulations to ensure the plant remains fully compliant to industry standards.
People Management
- Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the plant, by extension, the organisation.
- Coach, mentor and train teams and recommend adequate training and skills development initiatives to improve employee performance.
- Manage a high-performance culture for the plant by providing critical and timely feedback (both positive and critical), enabling individuals to improve and work as effectively as possible to meet operational goals.
- Implement clear people management and supervisory tactics and institute Planned Task Observations (PTO) to display level of competency of the team in line with TM’s people management strategies.
- 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.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- N4 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or studying towards an N4 in Certificate Mechanical Engineering.
Certifications:
- Engineering Trade Certificate (NQF 5).
Job-specific experience:
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a mining environment as an Engineering Foreman.
Inherent requirements
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
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Purpose of Role
- To install and maintain Tharisa Minerals’ (TM’s) physical network infrastructure, under close supervision, implementing solutions as recommended by superiors, to support network availability and performance.
Role Context
Compliance, Risk and Safety
- Identify and report potential safety hazards associated with network installations or maintenance activities, adhering to health and safety guidelines and regulations.
Data Analytics and Reporting
- Update the allocated section of the asset database containing documentation of network infrastructure, to support the tracking of network equipment and warranty information.
Process and Technology
- Install and maintain physical network infrastructure, such as network points, for computers, phone devices, office and domestic electrical equipment, by inspecting, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to support efficient network availability and performance.
- Install network cabling infrastructure, including copper, fibre optic and wireless connections, according to planned designs, to support efficient and reliable transmission of communications.
- Conduct cable testing using cable testers and related tools, to identify connectivity issues, reporting problems to supervisor to support proper connectivity.
- Label network equipment for ease of identification and maintenance.
- Implement network solutions, under guidance, to meet TM requirements and industry best practices.
- Contribute towards new IT Network Infrastructure Projects through building and executing certain aspects of expansions, to support successful IT projects.
- Provide IT technical support to the IT Department Groups/Teams, including those related to helpdesk requests, systems administration, and network engineering, ensuring the provision of prompt technical support.
- Provide IT technical support, under supervision, to Tharisa Mine Departments including the Electrical MCC’s physical LAN cabling, instrumentation/OT physical communication cabling, Mining Technology Physical communication cabling, Protection services for CCTV physical cabling and LAN infrastructure development, to support the design and installation of network infrastructure.
- Provide physical support by moving IT equipment movement between sites to enable the provision of IT infrastructure when required.
Resource Management
- Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of own objectives.
- Determine resource needs of 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 outputs.
- Monitor the use of assets and resources within own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
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.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
Job-specific experience:
- Minimum of between one to two (1-2) years relevant experience
- Basic knowledge and usage of hand tools, electrical hand power tools and ladders
- Basic knowledge and usage of PVC pipes and cable basket wire ways for housing network cables
- Basic knowledge of premises wiring
Inherent requirements
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
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Purpose of Role
- The Security Control Room Operator will be responsible for monitoring and operating the CCTV cameras and associated equipment in the CCTV Control Room. Managing associated alarms and call monitoring, ensure the safety and security of people and property within public areas and other facilities via surveillance of the CCTV network.
Role Context
- Monitor and operate the CCTV cameras and associated equipments in the Control Room.
- Follow protocols for maintaining the security of the CCTV control room and its facilities.
- Report and capture any incidents that occurs immediately to the shift leader and other relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of data recordings and events, using incident reporting software.
- Participate in personal training and development to maintain understanding of the current CCTV legislation and regulation.
- Assist the investigation officers in respect of preparation of evidence and other activities associated with attendance at courts, hearing as a witness.
- Reports on issues relating to surveillance risk management and coordination of surveillance operations.
- Provide recorded media to authorised personnel
- Provide assistance in displaying and exhibiting the CCTV services to authorised parties with the permission of the Superintendent operations.
- Participate in the team briefing, operators working group and other development and performance management schemes to work more closely with management and other agencies in the development and administration of the services.
- At all, times must maintain and respect the security and sensitivity of the services.
Life-Saving Behaviours
- Be aware of and commit to the Life-Saving Behaviours and Fatal Hazard Protocols.
- Comply with the Life-Saving Behaviours and the Safe Work procedures and requirements which apply to you. Ask questions and seek clarification as needed.
- Challenge any behaviour, which does not comply with Life-Saving Behaviours.
- Report all unsafe situations and act – remove, tag, or tape out area as an immediate action.
- Ensure effective reporting systems exist for people to raise concerns about Life-Saving Behaviours.
Financial Management
- Monitor short-term Departmental budgets by scrutinising and aligning spending within the Department, to support and drive effective and efficient functioning within budgetary constraints.
- 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.
- Eliminate all unnecessary expenses.
- Consider all possible cutbacks when necessary.
People Management
- Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the Department and, by extension, the organisation.
- Ensure staff is trained and competent.
- Ensure effective discipline and compliance with the Company procedures is applied by service provider.
- Handle and address queries.
- Ensure the team has clear expectations and schedules to work according to.
- Build competencies through support, on-the-job coaching and participation in training and development initiatives.
Stakeholder Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or communicated with all relevant stakeholders, to manage expectations and timelines.
- Utilise opportunities presented to enhance the relationship between management, unions, and employees, and implement processes to maximise a collaborative working relationship.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address security concerns, share information, and put proactive security and risk mitigation measures in place to foster a safe working environment.
Process and Technology
- Oversee the management of the TM technical aspects of the process security operations including but not limited to the electronic room, CCTV operations, Digital Security Systems, Drone operations and Biometric systems.
- Drive the monitoring and evaluation of existing security systems including surveillance cameras, access control systems (boom gate) and alarm systems to ensure effective utilisation and control protocols.
- Lead the adoption and integration of new technology systems such as biometric systems and drone surveillance.
- Direct and record alarm, fence, and system tests.
Respond to incidents.
- Respond to security and safety incidents with the consent of the Superintendent Operations.
- Liaison with relevant stakeholders during response and immediate and continuous feedback to the Superintendent Operations.
- Immediate e-mail report to follow the visit.
- TM after-hour call out procedures will apply.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NQF4)
Certifications:
- PSIRA Grade C Certificate
- Control Room Certificate
Job specific requirements:
- Minimum of three years' experience in CCTV Surveillance role of two years must be in a Mining Environment.
- Computer Literacy
- Valid Driver's License
Inherent requirements
Closing Date: 02 October 2026
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Purpose of Role
- To provide comprehensive recruitment services to hiring managers to ensure a streamlined and efficient recruitment process. To provide support in the development of a pool of qualified candidates, by collaborating with the recruiting team, conducting interviews, and contributing to the company's diversity Initiatives, to source top industry talent, managing client relationships, and implementing innovative recruiting approaches.
Role Context
Recruitment and Selection Management
- Collaborate with the Hiring Managers so as to understand their recruitment needs and verify job requirements as indicated in the job descriptions, to ensure the accurate advertisement of available positions.
- Develop a pool of qualified candidates by employing various sourcing strategies, including passive candidate sourcing and individual methodologies, to meet the needs of the available positions.
- Work collaboratively with the broader recruitment team to determine appropriate sourcing strategies and share insights to enhance overall recruitment efforts.
- Conduct preliminary screening of candidates to determine skills, experience and qualifications in relation to position requirements.
- Coordinate interview arrangements, assessments and candidate communication to support an efficient selection process.
- Ensure recruitment documentation, interview records and candidate information are accurately maintained and filed in line with internal requirements.
- Support reference, qualification and background verification processes prior to appointment, where required.
- Provide timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
- Build a winning Talent Relationship (TR) with line management through proactive engagements in relation to their recruitment needs for their section and/or department and effectively and efficiently managing the recruitment process.
- Manage full life cycle recruitment efforts, from candidate sourcing to offer and onboarding, to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
- Handle daily responsibilities, including active and passive candidate sourcing, client management, and administrative tasks, to maintain a well-functioning recruitment process.
- Seek opportunities to remove obstacles in the recruitment process and implement recruiting approaches, so as to contribute to process improvement by recommending solutions to management.
Recruitment Metrics Reporting
- Prepare weekly recruitment activity reports, including vacancy status, shortlisting, interviews, offers and appointments.
- Compile monthly recruitment metrics and trend reports, including turnaround times, vacancy ageing and vacancies filled.
Resource Management
- Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes.
- Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs.
- Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility.
Stakeholder Relations
- Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager.
- Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
- Create and maintain strong networking relationships with internal customers and external talent sources, so as to contribute to a robust talent pipeline.
- Play a key role in supporting the company's diversity initiatives, by focusing on networking and talent acquisition, to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Build networks to find qualified passive candidates, including attendance at networking events on behalf of the company and organising internal roadshows, to explain recruitment and upcoming positions.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 (NQF4)
- Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resources Management or equivalent
- Advantageous: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Human Resources Management or equivalent
Job-specific experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years recruitment experience within the Mining or Construction Industry
- Experience working on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Ability to work with the full Microsoft suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI
Inherent requirements
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
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