Specialist Analysis & Improvement Production Plant - Mamatwan Mine

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 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South 32 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 a Specialist Analysis and Improvement, you will be responsible for enabling the business to embed process improvement into the business and ensure that resources are directed effectively to yield optimal outputs in line with plans.

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

• Participate in the operations Health, safety, environment and sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze mining  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 and execution 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 Mining production environment;
• Knowledge of LEAN, RCA methods and FMECA methods;
• Experience of Modelling and Data Analysis of mining processes (e.g. Drilling, blasting, load and hauletc.) essential;
• Knowledge of production/mine planning and fleet management systems beneficial;
• Understanding mine information systems, sound knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Minitab,
• Understanding of ore comminution and  beneficiation processes beneficial

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12;
• Degree or BTech in Mining 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 28 August 2025.