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Operator Process Sampling - Mamatwan Mine

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Date: 5 May 2026

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 MAMATWAN:

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 open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

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 permanent full-time position.

As an Operator Process Sampling, you will be responsible to gather information throughout the sampling process for immediate and future decision-making during mining Processing and logistics activities, in a safe and sustainable manner, and assist the production teams with quality control information.

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

•Ensure samples are collected, prepared and submitted to the laboratory on time;

•Coordinate the blending according to plan to ensure the road trucks and trains are loaded with the right qualities;

•Ensure that all breakdown of equipment are reported to the supervisor and maintenance.

•Conduct particle size distributions on samples increments collected;

•Monitor all the plant sample cutters to ensure samples are taken in accordance with the operating procedure;

•Manage sample spillages or material flow and conditions of the sampling points ;

•Ensure that samples are correctly labelled with the product type,time,location and shift ;

•Monitor material movements between the gantries, stackers and stockpile and ensure the correct qualities are placed on the correct dumps.

•Operate LDV;

•Comply with safety procedures;

•Conduct sampling on drill holes and active mugpile material;

•Collect and prepare sinter strength test samples;

•Conduct density for stockpile material;

•Conduct inspections of all tools and equipment used for sample preparation;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Must have a minimum 1 years’ experience in sampling &/or grade control;

•Computer literate is advantageous;

•Basic Sampling certificate is advantageous;

•Must be able to work shifts.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Serious contenders will have a Grade 12 with Mathematics / Grade 10 (internal candidates);

• Valid Driver’s license is essential.

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 12 May 2026.

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