Operator Sampler Helper - Wessels Mine

Date: 8 Oct 2024

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 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 Sampler Helper, you will be to gather information throughout the sampling process, in a safe and sustainable manner, to assist the production team with grade control information.

 

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

• Stockpile sampling and processing of both underground production samples and surface samples (Road Trucks, Train, Stockpiles, Faces and WC windrows);
• Safely monitor, operate and control activities from a control room and in Sample Tower;
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure compliance to sample tower safe operating procedures and lifesaving rules;
• Make use of LIMS to capture processed samples;
• Marking of the faces after the blast;
• Monitoring of loading processes;
• Operating of underground LDV and Manitou;
• Transporting of people and samples underground and submission of samples for laboratory analysis; Reporting of incidents and break downs;
• Provide feedback on performance at Lean Level 1 meetings;
• Partake in reporting of significant events and incident investigations;
• Relieve in the plant operator role when required;
• Make use of Microsoft for capturing and analyzing data.

 

ABOUT YOU:

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum  of 1 years’ Mining environment experience is essential;
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite is advantageous.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

Serious contenders will have a Grade 10 (internal candidates) - Grade 12 with Mathematics (external 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 21 October 2024.