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Specialist Analysis & Improvement - Mamatwan Mine

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Date: 7 Apr 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.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

 

This role is a fixed term contract position.

As a Specialist Analysis and Improvement, you will be responsible for enabling the business to embed business improvement into the business and ensure that resources are direct effectively at the highest benefit projects.

 

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

•Participate in the process plant Health, safety, environment and sustainability initiatives.
•Analyze plant processes to optimize production;
•Identify and facilitate the implementation of improvement initiatives that enable functional excellence;
•Conducting benchmarking of the production function; performance and identifies opportunities that support business priorities for continuous improvement.
•Supporting LEAN, Continuous Improvement and implementation of the South32 Operating Model;
•Prioritization of continuous improvement initiatives;
•Develop systems that support change initiatives to be managed locally maintain simplicity and standardization.

 

ABOUT YOU:

 

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a production plant or process improvement environment;
•Knowledge of LEAN, RCA methods and FMECA methods;
•Experience of Modelling and Data Analysis of Beneficiation Plants is essential;
•Knowledge of mineral processing, sintering process, production planning and management systems;
•Understanding mine information systems, sound knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Minitab, SCADA, fleet management systems.
 

Qualifications for this role are:

•Grade 12;
•Degree or BTech in Metallurgical or Chemical; Engineering;
•Valid Driver’s 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 21 April 2025.