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Supervisor Production Drill & Blast - Mamatwan Mine

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Date: 20 Feb 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 a Supervisor Production Drill & Blast, you will be responsible to supervise a team of people (Employees & Contractors) within the relevant section by ensuring safe and cost-effective production at an operational team level.

 

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

• Execute the production and/or logistics activities according to the mining Schedule;
• Work with physical assets, plant and equipment as defined by the Operation’s standards and operating procedures;
• Ensure compliance to the G360 & 1SAP Work Management process for work execution and capture related transactional data in these systems;
• Adhere to defined standard procedures and apply safe work practices;
• Review and update plans and equipment history and communicate status to appropriate parties;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards.

 

ABOUT YOU: 

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Drilling & Blasting of which 2 years should have been in a supervisory capacity;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of HSE & labor legislation are essential;

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics;
• Government Opencast Blasting Certificate or Surface Rock Breaking Certificate.
• Supervisory Skills certificate is advantageous
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency or Degree/ BTECH / National Diploma in Mining Engineering will be advantageous;

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 19 February 2026.