Ivanhoe Mines indirectly owns 64% of the Platreef Project through its subsidiary, Ivanplats, and is directing all mine development work. The South African beneficiaries of the approved broad-based, black economic empowerment structure have a 26% stake in the Platreef Project. The remaining 10% is owned by a Japanese consortium of ITOCHU Corporation; Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation; and Japan Gas Corporation.

The Platreef Project is a tier-one discovery of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold by Ivanhoe Mines’ geologists on the Northern Limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex, the world’s premier platinum producing region. Platreef’s commercial production is expected in 2024, with Shaft 2 now expected to be commissioned in 2027. The initial scope of the phased development plan is to fast-track Platreef into production, starting with an initial 700,000-tonne-per-annum (700-ktpa) underground mine using the existing Shaft 1 and a new on-site concentrator. Platreef is distinguished from other Bushveld projects by its remarkable combination of grade, thickness, geometry, scale and potential for significant nickel and copper by-product credits. Platfreef is projected to be Africa’s lowest-cost producer of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold.

Play your part in our team succeeding…

To oversee Operators and General Mining Assistants during shift and ensure correct instruction, safety maintained, effective blasting and production targets achieved.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12
• Driver’s License
• National Blasting Certificate
• Underground Mining
• Health and Safety Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge of reef types
• Knowledge of materials utilized
• Correct handling of explosives
• Communication skills essential
• Maintenance ability advantageous
• Risk Assessment ability

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• 2 years relevant experience in Miner position
• 2 years experience as Primary Machine Operator with onsite Miner / Blaster training through training centre and 1.5 years’ experience as trainee Miner / Blaster

Personal Competencies should include:

• Problem solving
• Leadership skills
• Communication
• Analytical and systematic
• Integrity and objectivity
• risk awareness and management
• Teamwork/Team player
• Accuracy
• Flexibility and adaptability – think on feet
• Accountability
• Ability to give and follow instructions
• Literacy  

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process:

• Conduct starts of shift safety meeting and provide instruction to crew of Operators and General Mining Assistants
• Oversee shift to ensure safety and production targets achieved
• Ensure safe and effective blasting
• Conduct end of shift procedures, safety checks and reporting
• Build good working relationships
• Coordinate, monitor and supervise the performance of direct reports
• Reduce costs and waste
• Support the Transformation agenda
• Integrate HSEQ into all work processes
• Provide feedback to be used in reports