Officer Authority To Work Wessels

Date: 6 Feb 2025

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

 

ABOUT WESSELS

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.  South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a fixed term position.

As an Authority to Work, you will be responsible to ensure alignment and compliance to the authority to work process for the mine.

 

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

•Issue ATW and Permits that he/she has been trained on, accredited, and appointed for;

•Administer all documentation associated with the ATW process, including document storage requirements;

•Link the ATW to the relevant permit(s);

•Validate that the work group(s) and Authoriser for ATW has the scope of work clearly defined;

•Validate the correct identification of equipment to be worked on with the Authoriser for ATW;

•Review changes to scope of work and assess impact on ATW status;

•Manage the issue and return of temporary personal locks;

•Communicate with operations once an ATW is closed, i.e. ready for unlocking;

•Issue ATW only within the area they are appointed to;

•Where there is an associated lockbox isolation, confirm that the scope of work can take place within the original intent and boundary of the isolation;

•Keep the ATW office neat and professional;

•Perform workplace Interactions and record these.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Must have a minimum of 3 years in mining environment underground;
Previous supervisory experience and 1SAP knowledge is advantageous.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

Grade 12/Matric Certificate;
N3 Technical Certificate;
Valid Trade Test;
Valid driver license.
 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 18 February 2024