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Job Purpose:

• To provide mechanical services and support in the assigned operational area through effective maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment and machinery.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults) with English Literacy
• N2 Platers Theory.
• N2 Platers & Structural Steel Drawing.
• Section 13 or 26D (completed learnership / apprenticeship) Boilermaker Trade Certificate as recognised by the QTCO.

The Appointee should:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a qualified Boilermaker Aide /Apprentice / Artisan within a mining/plant environment.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Valid Fork Lift and Mobile Crane driver’s licence will be advantageous.
• Foreman Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide mechanical services and support in the assigned operational area through effective maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Adhere to equipment maintenance, installation and construction of work place facilities to standards and specifications.
• All maintenance, installations and constructions to be inspected and checked for quality purposes.
• Safe, correct and effective application of equipment and machinery utilised during duties.
• Adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Attending to mechanical breakdowns.
• Escalation of unresolved breakdowns or unsuccessful maintenance, installation and constructions.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Completion of relevant documentation.
• Adherence to document control standards and procedures.
• Provisioning of data and information.
• Safekeeping of documentation.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
• Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.
• Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division.
• Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence.
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Nominate team members for developmental training.
• Ensure fair work allocation for team members.
• Inspire team members towards high performance.

Deadline:28th July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Vice President and Head Of Operations Of the Metallurgical Complex (MET) is an integral member of the US PGM Operation executive leadership and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that ensure safe, sustainable, and profitable processing aligned with the US PGM Operations and recycling strategic Intent. Vice President and Head of Operations drives consistency and alignment across sites (Columbus smelter, Columbus base metal refinery, Columbus recycling, Columbus assay laboratory), ensures compliance with state, federal, international, and Sibanye Group operational, safety. environmental, sustainability, quality standards, and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to deliver financial and operational excellence. This position will also interact with Group level leaders on are regular basis.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering from a recognized institution (master's degree preferred).

The Appointee should:

• Have at least 10 years of experience in a related role, of which five should have been at a senior management level or experience in a functional/specialist area
• Have a minimum of 12 years relevant process plant experience, with a mix of production, maintenance, and project background preferred, with eight years in a technical or operations leadership role.
• Have proven track record in senior operational leadership roles.
• Have experience with smelting, refining methods (precious metal processing preferred) and assay laboratory.
• Have strong financial acumen
• Demonstrated success in scaling operations and driving efficiency improvements.
• Have strong ability to coach and mentor others
• Have decisive leadership skills with solid organizational and planning skills. Ability to think laterally and strategically
• Have in-depth understanding of all metal accounting measurements, controls, systems, and principles.
• Have sound knowledge of the total PGM value chain.
• Have the ability to analyze and interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Have a solid understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations/compliance.
• Have working knowledge of ISO 14001, 9001, 45001
• Have the ability to develop and lead a complex multi-disciplinary team.
• Have proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have experience in Microsoft (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and project-based software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Direction and Leadership.
• Lead the development of the overall processing strategic plan, architecture, and operating philosophy
• Ensure a favorable institutional image for the operations, through business and social responsibility actions within the processing environment.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by providing appropriate platforms.
• Be proactive in all aspects of the operation; safety, effective and efficient utilization of resources, productivity, improvement initiatives, and teamwork across the site.
• Work collaboratively with technical and support services, human resources, safety, supply chain, finance, and process areas to achieve all business plan objectives.
• Establish and execute short- and long-term planning strategies that both recognize and reduce risk to the operations, while maximizing the value of the resource.
• Develop and execute strategic workforce planning and organizational development.
• Work cooperatively with site leadership teams in overseeing multiple work groups and supporting growth with an experienced team of professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders from site to site in the operational chain, ensuring alignment of objectives and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Engage with regulators, industry bodies, and communities to ensure compliance and strengthen reputation.
• Liaise with external service providers and partners to design and implement operational tools, technologies, and practices.
• Collaborate with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Engage proactively and positively with group technical and internal/external audit teams
• Facilitate the development of all Met Complex expenses and capital budgets, including workforce planning.
• Develop and adhere to all facility capital and operating expense budgets.
• Oversee the development and execution of a production plan to ensure the achievement of production volume and product quality to meet deadlines and cost goals.
• Align with international responsible mining principles.
• Enhance U.S. PGM Operations for ICCM principles.
• Actively support safety and health management and environmental systems and regulatory compliance
• Reinforce compliance with company, department, safety and occupational health, and OSHA policy and regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment with a continuous focus on improving the safety culture and safety performance of the metallurgical facility.
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed to investigate incidents, near misses, damage, or process delays.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental-related risks to safeguard business continuity and reputation.
• Drive operational excellence through consistent standards, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.
• Instill a culture where employees take personal responsibility for safety and contribute to a safe, value-driven environment.
• Balance safe production with sustainability and profitability, ensuring long-term value creation for stakeholders
• Ensure employee training and development is occurring in MET. Specific activities include staffing, staff training, administration of progression plans, work practices, and skills development.
• Ensure adherence to equipment and production plan commitments and budgets.
• Demonstrate positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of Company policies and procedures, and responsiveness to employee concerns.
• Foster cooperation, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that goals are set and met.
• Develop and communicate goals in cooperation with both the executive and site leadership teams

Deadline:29th July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To manage the Mining Units' teams, systems and processes in order to achieve operational objectives in a safe and efficient manner and in line with legislative requirements.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Mine Manager Certificate of Competency
• Blasting Certificate

The Appointee should:

• Mine Manager Certificate of Competency
• Blasting Certificate
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Level 7: Bachelors Degree and Advanced Diplomas Bachelor Degree Mining

Additional Requirements:

• NQF 7 - Bachelor's degree or Advance Diploma in Mining Engineering
• At least 5 years' experience in related role, of which 2 years should have been at a management level

Key Responsibilities:

• Underground Operations Management  Manage the Underground Operations Unit teams, systems and processes.  Keep up to date with latest Mining systems, processes and best practices and make suitable recommendations.  Analyse, interpret Mining data and reports, and take corrective actions as required.  Provide effective problem-solving support to the Mining teams  Chair the daily Mining meeting.  Ensure that all necessary Mining resources (personnel, equipment and materials) are available as required.  Manage the Shaft schedule.  Manage and assess Mining related risks and incorporate mitigating controls.
• Underground Operations Projects  Identify Underground Operations improvement opportunities  Implement Underground Operations improvement projects and initiatives  Supervise project teams of Underground Operations projects to deliver project objectives  Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise  Develop simple schedules to facilitate effective project execution  Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules.  Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives.  Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project work.  Plan, organise and facilitate project meetings and workshops.  Conduct project documentation management to support project processes.  Provide procurement administration support to a project.  Provide assistance in implementing and assuring project work meets quality requirements.
• Development  Construction: Design underground layouts.  Tramming: Plan Tramming activities and targets. Reporting  Report Mining production information.
• Corporate Governance & Organisational Ethics  Ensure adherence with corporate governance and ethics guidelines and compliance with legal requirements  Comply with professional codes of conduct and to legal requirements in business.
• Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.  Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Financial Management  Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets:  Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.  Approving operational expenditure.  Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Capital Budgets:  Prepare and present business cases for Capital approval  Cost Capital Expenditure and process Application for Financial Expenditure (AFE)  Manage and report on Capital budgets and expenditure. Cost Savings:  Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.  Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.
• Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.  Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS):  Approve department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management Recruitment:  Design the specific Operations’ discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.  Review and approve labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:  Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.  Manage performance and development of reporting staff.  Set the specific Operations’ discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. Employee Relations:  Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:  Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.  Mentor individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.  Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members.  Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis. Transformation & Sustainability:  Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability.

Deadline:30th July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To provide electronic mine design and scheduling activities in accordance with statutory and departmental requirements. In this regard the role will be required to organise and prioritise scheduling requirements and to extract and collect integrated data necessary to conduct effective design and sch

The Appointee should:

• National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate with numeracy and literacy
• COM Advanced Survey/ COM Advanced Evaluation/ Drafting qualification/ Mining related qualification (Shift Supervisor & Mine Overseer CC).
• Minimum 3 years experience in the MRM environment
• Competent in MS Office suite computer skills commensurate with the role
• Efficient in CAD Design and Scheduling Planning systems and applications
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of underground mining or survey environment
• Technical background will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and scheduling services  Organise and prioritise scheduling requirements to ensure effective service delivery  Collect integrated geological and technical data necessary to conduct effective design and scheduling for the shaft  Validate data by liaising with the Senior Design & Scheduler, Shaft Planner, Mine Planning Engineer and operational stakeholders  Analyse and interpret planning data and design a shaft schedule in order to meet production requirements within the shaft  Compile activity scheduling and production profiles  Design digital terrain models  Design, customise and utilise mine layout and rock engineering designs in compliance to safety and legal standards  Formulate and implement alternate mine layouts and schedules  Liaise with the Mine Design & Scheduler regarding changes in shaft schedules, consult with the Shaft Planner and Mine Planning Engineer, and accurately update shaft schedules  Incorporate strategy changes with regard to mining methods, technology and methodology into designs and schedules for the shaft  Update shaft schedules in line with changes in production targets Effective administration of necessary systems  Ensure the accuracy of design and scheduling data captured on Surpac  Maintain planning software systems through continuous updating of data on systems, ensuring data availability and integrity  Test and implement software enhancement and support systems for design and scheduling  Adhere to system administration requirements  Implement and improve on new and existing systems and procedures Provide ad hoc technical input to Strategic Planning and operations  Compile base case scenarios and different trade-off studies related to the shaft as input into feasibility studies  Compile and present a two year budget schedule, and LTP schedule for the shaft, and deliver for sign off  Update Base LTP based on changes within mining and operations  Compile an optimised budget (Base LTP) for the shaft after changes and updates have been made  Proactively identify production target compromising conditions, detailing the impact of those as input into managerial decision making and problem solving  Conduct quarterly risk assessments to identify shortfalls related to budget predictions and actuals for the shaft  Drive innovations in costs savings  Implement the Six Sigma methodology to enhance mining efficiency
• Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Resolve or escalate unresolved stakeholder queries and assist with problem solving  Participate in the optimisation of the LTP through regular discussions with stakeholders across disciplines  Build effective relationships through mutual respect and two way communication  Identify potential conflict situations and minimise the implications. Financial Management  Assist in managing the finances of the department to achieve Organisational objectives.  Design and schedule Capital Projects Working Cost Budgets:  Setting budgeting parameters for the department in line with business requirements and financial objectives.  Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings:  Leading and drive cost saving and cash conservation initiatives. Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment such as the BeQ. ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to Work Gold Council (WGC) responsible mining principles.  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.  Comply with organisational Best practices, mine design criteria, scheduling parameters and modifying factors to ensure effective operational execution of the strategic planning function  Participate in improvement initiatives that serve to eliminate fatalities, serious disability and lost time injuries (zero harm)  Attend all required safety meetings  Monitor area for potential risks and take appropriate action to prevent risks  Adhere to safe work procedures and PPE requirements SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. Quality Management System (QMS):  Approve department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management  Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.  Manage performance and development of reporting staff.  Ensure fair work allocation for team members.  Inspire team members towards high performance.

Deadline:30th July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To oversee the overall maintenance function of mechanical equipment, by preparing and modifying specifications and calculations; and monitoring work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted practices and standards.

The Appointee should:

• Relevant valid Artisan Trade Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of formal learnership programme
• Relevant Foreman Certificate - If a current internal employee does not have the foreman certificate, they need to obtain the qualification within 24 months of being promoted or they will be demoted back to their artisan position
• National N2 Certificate or higher with suitable mechanical background
• At least 3- 5 years mining experience
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in the field of the applied position will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative duties  Check Shift Communication Log book for any problems reported and special instructions that need to be addressed  Determine material allocations based on the BOM  Verify statutory and daily examinations records  Takes responsibility for project controls, cost estimates, quantity take-offs and manpower requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.  Analyse reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work.  Coordinate day-to-day mechanical activities and monitor plant performance.  Write daily and weekly reports and investigate operations within area of control.  Attend meetings and communicate with teams on a continuous basis.  Control and distribute stock within area of responsibility. Equipment maintenance and Optimization  Have input in scheduling planned maintenance of equipment  Decide on relevant type of maintenance to be performed  Oversee maintenance process and providing support and coaching to subordinates  Conduct random inspections on tasks performed by subordinates)  Oversee that breakdowns are repaired Task Analysis  Conduct Task Analyses and take appropriate action to address identified risks  Plans, executes and supervises all day-to-day processes and maintenance activities within area of responsibility Risk Assessments  Conduct baseline risk assessments and take appropriate action  Conduct issue-based risk assessments and take appropriate action  Conduct an investigation into workplace incidents  Conduct a preliminary investigation into workplace incidents and accidents
• Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.  Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes. Financial Management Working Cost Budgets:  Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.  Approving operational expenditure.  Formulating monthly and annual budgets.  Report on variances from the budget and the reasons for those variances Cost Savings:  Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.  Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.  Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division.  Provide SHE leadership within the unit in line with Unit objectives  Monitor compliance to SHE requirements in the work environment  Carries accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safe achievement of targets  Develops and installs pro-active approach to all safety issues in the working place Quality Management System (QMS):  Approve department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System.  Manage documentation and records within the Quality Management System (QMS)  Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality Management System  Maintain and update existing policies and procedures  Apply and continuously improve policies and procedures  Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System
• Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management  Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.  Manage performance and development of reporting staff.  Ensure fair work allocation for team members.  Inspire team members towards high performance.

Deadline:30th July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To perform secretarial work and provide senior managers with day-to-day administrative support, including answering phone calls and managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and making travel arrangements. They may also be required to organize events.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• NQF 5 (Diploma or Higher Certificate) in Secretarial / Office Management
• Grade 12

The Appointee should:

• NQF 5 (Diploma or Higher Certificate) in Secretarial / Office Management
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an administrative support environment
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area
• Clear security screening record
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Additional Requirements:

• NQF 6 (National Diploma or an Advanced Certificate) in Secreterial or Office Management will be advantageous
• 5 years’or more experience in an Administration / Secretarial / Personal Assistant position and experience within a Mining environment will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Assistance  Reporting to senior management and performing secretarial and administrative duties.  Acting as the point of contact between the manager and clients  Typing, formatting, and editing reports, documents, and presentations.  Entering data, maintaining databases, and keeping records.  Liaising with internal departments, answering and screening calls, and making travel arrangements.  Managing internal and external correspondence on behalf of senior management.  Manage diary by scheduling appointments, maintaining an events calendar, and sending reminders.  Copying, scanning, and faxing documents, as well as taking notes.  Preparing facilities for scheduled events and arranging refreshments, if required.  Ordering office supplies and replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services.  Coordinate order processing (purchase requisitions, invoicing, service entry sheets, payments, etc.).  Assists with the Sibanye-Stillwater Quality Management System, and the Document Management System  Assists the Human Resources and Financial Services functions serving the department when necessary  Observing best business practices and etiquette.
• Additional Activities  Attending all meetings chaired by the EVP as well as other meetings critical to the department.  Form the secretariate of identified forums  Compile labour reports for Group  Quality control // proofreading the weekly updates for Department issued by communications.  Process and load all EVP’s expenditure claims on ESS // complete reimbursement forms and send to Payroll.  Informal training of colleagues in systems such as SigningHub, SharePoint, MS Teams. Stakeholder Relations  Receive and channel messages and other communications for stakeholder attention.  Adhere to standards and procedures related to stakeholder interactions.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Liaises extensively with the Executive PA’s and other PA’s to secure calendar commitments between Company leadership and the Senior Managers  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.  US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. Quality Management System (QMS):  Maintain department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. People Management  Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.  Manage performance and development of reporting staff.  Ensure fair work allocation for team members.  Inspire team members towards high performance.

Deadline:31st July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• The purpose of the role is to consult with the Mineral Resource Manager and Mining Manager on the support regime required to ensure stability of excavated mining areas

Minimum Required Qualification:

• COMREC (Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate)

The Appointee should:

• Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate
• At least 5 years experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level area as a Strata Control Officer
• Legal Appointee according to regulations of the Minerals Act and regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Advanced Rock Engineering Certificate. Mining engineering/Physics/Geology Degree or Diploma

Key Responsibilities:

•  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation  Demonstrate knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations and definitions  Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality principles in and around the workplace (PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, etc.)  Demonstrate an understanding of basic health and safety practices related to mines  Demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment concepts and processes  Demonstrate knowledge of fire protection and suppression systems  Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to fires in working places  Demonstrate knowledge of Symbolic Safety signs  Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of Falls of Ground (FOG)  Demonstrate knowledge of environmental awareness in the mining industry Competent A (Underground Mining):  Demonstrate an understanding of the identification of and dealing with rock strata conditions  Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours  Describe the basic environmental factors of ventilating an underground working place to ensure a safe and healthy working environment Quality Management System:  Demonstrate an understanding of quality requirements for a Quality Management System  Demonstrate a basic understanding of quality principles used in the workplace
• Finance:  Demonstrate basic knowledge of good financial management practices  Demonstrate basic accounting concepts Mining Legislation:  Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and compliance in the Mining and Minerals Sector  Demonstrate knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations and definitions Risk Management:  Apply general management principles to the risk management function  Demonstrate knowledge and application of the nature of risk and the risk management process South African Mining Industry:  Demonstrate an understanding of the:  principal mineral groups and their characteristics  principal rock groups, their origins and characteristics  relevant terminology used in mining Mine Management:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of mining economics  Demonstrate an understanding of continual improvement in the mining cycle  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the starting up and closing off procedures for an underground workplace Mine Planning:  Read and understand a mine plan and transfer recorded information onto mine plans  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of short term mine planning principles
• Underground Mining Processes:  Demonstrate an understanding of:  common underground mining methods (conventional and mechanised)  development, pre-ledging equipping, ledging, equipping and stoping processes  typical underground hard rock mining services, processes and layouts  water reticulation systems in an underground mine  power reticulation system in an underground mine  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in an underground mine Strata Control:  Demonstrate an understanding of:  strata control practices in an underground hard rock mine  strata control theory and terminology relevant to mining environment  mining related strata control issues impacting on mining practice  strata control systems  identification of and dealing with rock strata conditions Ground Control District:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of the concept of a Ground Control District Geology:  Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between geological structures and mining layouts  Demonstrate an understanding of basic mine geology Barring:  Demonstrate knowledge to sound and bar down roof and side wall in an underground mine
• Support:  Demonstrate an understanding of support principles  Demonstrate an elementary understanding of pillar characteristics, behaviour and function  Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of excessive spans and poorly installed or damaged support units on working place stability  Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence the stability of beams  Demonstrate an understanding of the hazards associated with the removal of installed support units under various conditions  Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of support installation quality  Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between rock strength, stress and fracturing  Demonstrate knowledge and basic understanding of the effect of high mining heights on artificial support installation and effectiveness  Identify common support failure modes from observations Charging & Blasting:  Demonstrate understanding of the importance of safe and efficient charging and timing of blasts in a mining environment  Demonstrate understanding of blasting products pertaining to blasting operations and principles of rock breaking activities  Demonstrate knowledge regarding legal aspects, types and application of explosives and blasting accessories  Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour, performance and use of explosives
• Ventilation Control Installations:  Demonstrate an understanding of ventilation systems in an underground mine  Demonstrate knowledge of airflow calculations and principles of airflow in a ventilation circuit  Demonstrate knowledge of how calculate air regulator dimensions Ore-Loading Operations:  Demonstrate knowledge of Mechanised ore loading operations Horizontal Transport:  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of underground horizontal transport operation Electrical & Mechanical Engineering:  Demonstrate knowledge and operation of mechanical and electrical systems Project Management:  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of project management  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aspects of the project life cycle  Explain fundamentals of project management
• People Management Recruitment:  Design the specific Operations’ discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.  Review and approve labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:  Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.  Manage performance and development of reporting staff.  Set the specific Operations’ discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. Employee Relations:  Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:  Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.  Mentor individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.  Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members.  Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis. Transformation & Sustainability:  Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability.

Deadline:31st July,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To manage the specialist Survey and services and expertise at a Shaft. The work focus timeframe is 1 to 5 years but some plans may have a longer timeframe.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency.
• ND / NHD / B-Tech or BSc Survey

The Appointee should:

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults).
• Chamber of Mines Advanced Survey and Valuation Certificate
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Supervisor Survey within a survey department.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area
• Clear security screening record
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Level 6: Diploma and Advanced Certificates National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates Mining

Additional Requirements:

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Mineral Resource Management would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Survey services to support BU performance  Manage the activities of the Survey and Evaluation Teams.  Plan monthly Survey and Evaluation requirement and priorities.  Compile Survey and Evaluation plans.  Supervise the Survey Team.  Compile, design, report plan appropriate reports to the Surveying function.  Implement effective controls & procedures.  Supervise the measurement of underground production performance. Effective Survey and Evaluation services to support Mine  Ensure the achieving and maintenance of optimum surveying standards.  Establish on-Mine Survey Standards.  Coordinate effective usage of equipment.  Implement effective measurements and planning system.  Co-ordinate and advise the business on best standards and Procedures.  Supervise and monitor Performance Measuring Processes. Legal Compliance  Ensure the achievement and maintenance of the business’ legal compliance.  Maintain MPRDA survey legal compliance.  Issue survey instructions and notifications.  Maintain DMR plans.  Conduct monthly reporting according to standard. Mine Survey Plans  Preparing mine plans (Survey).  Ensure the availability of electronic production survey plans.  Compile and maintain survey and evaluation plans. Monthly Survey Measurements  Surveying monthly production.  Measure monthly production within electronic environment.  Measure underground excavations.  Ensure accurate summarizing and reporting of measurement information. Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.  Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Financial Management  Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets:  Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.  Approving operational expenditure.  Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings:  Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.  Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.  Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS):  Approve department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve

Deadline:3rd August,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To oversee the overall maintenance function of mechanical equipment, by preparing and modifying specifications and calculations; and monitoring work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted practices and standards.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate /N3 Engineering Studies.
• Hold a relevant /valid Artisan Trade certificate.

The Appointee should:

• Relevant valid Artisan Trade Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of formal learnership programme
• Have at least 5 years relevant experience as an Artisan
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Foreman Certificate will be added advantageous. Complete the material syllabus in a Foreman certificate program
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in the field of the applied position will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative duties  Check Shift Communication Log book for any problems reported and special instructions that need to be addressed  Determine material allocations based on the BOM  Verify statutory and daily examinations records  Takes responsibility for project controls, cost estimates, quantity take-offs and manpower requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.  Analyse reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work.  Coordinate day-to-day mechanical activities and monitor plant performance.  Write daily and weekly reports and investigate operations within area of control.  Attend meetings and communicate with teams on a continuous basis.  Control and distribute stock within area of responsibility. Equipment maintenance and Optimization  Have input in scheduling planned maintenance of equipment  Decide on relevant type of maintenance to be performed  Oversee maintenance process and providing support and coaching to subordinates  Conduct random inspections on tasks performed by subordinates)  Oversee that breakdowns are repaired Task Analysis  Conduct Task Analyses and take appropriate action to address identified risks  Plans, executes and supervises all day-to-day processes and maintenance activities within area of responsibility Risk Assessments  Conduct baseline risk assessments and take appropriate action  Conduct issue-based risk assessments and take appropriate action  Conduct an investigation into workplace incidents  Conduct a preliminary investigation into workplace incidents and accidents
• Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.  Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes. Financial Management Working Cost Budgets:  Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.  Approving operational expenditure.  Formulating monthly and annual budgets.  Report on variances from the budget and the reasons for those variances Cost Savings:  Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.  Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance  Align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.  Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division.  Provide SHE leadership within the unit in line with Unit objectives  Monitor compliance to SHE requirements in the work environment  Carries accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safe achievement of targets  Develops and installs pro-active approach to all safety issues in the working place Quality Management System (QMS):  Approve department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System.  Manage documentation and records within the Quality Management System (QMS)  Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality Management System  Maintain and update existing policies and procedures  Apply and continuously improve policies and procedures  Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System
• Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management  Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.  Manage performance and development of reporting staff.  Ensure fair work allocation for team members.  Inspire team members towards high performance.

Deadline:3rd August,2026