Implats Vacancies

Position: Executive-Mining Engineering

Location: Illovo

Closing date: 29 January 2025

A relevant NQF level 7 Mining Engineering qualification is essential.
Post-graduate qualifications will be an advantage.
Relevant membership/licensing and certifications i.e. Mine Managers Certificate of Competency essential.
Minimum of 10 years deep-level mining experience, of which five years should be at senior management level.
Sound knowledge of the mining industry with in-depth understanding of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining, including mining processes, technologies and best practices.
Knowledge of mining and environmental legislative environment, mine standards, COPs, risk assessment processes and systems.

Provide mining advice and support to the Implats executive and operational management teams.
Provide mining-related support and guidance to the mining operations and their planned expansion projects.
Work with the on-site teams to improve and optimise diverse functions, including reserve estimation, mine planning and scheduling, geotechnical analysis and ground support, mining method selection, mine project design, construction, operations and maintenance.
Contribute to process improvement and optimisation programmes, participate in mining review processes and track the implementation of agreed-upon improvement mechanisms.
Undertake mining-focused evaluations and conduct due diligence on growth initiatives related to exploration, joint ventures, and potential future merger and acquisition activity.
Participate in strategic planning and business planning processes.

Position: Chemical Engineer – BMR Utilities

Location: Springs

Closing date: 29 January 2025

NQF Level 7 qualification in Chemical Engineering.
1-2 years’ experience only required with a B-Tech degree.
Comprehension of chemical/metallurgical processes and project management, engineering principles required.
Basic understanding of applicable legislation i.e. OHSACT.
Computer literacy proficiency i.e. MS Office essential.
Strong organising and planning skills with the ability to work independently.
Good communication-, presentation- and problem-solving skills essential.
Must be medically fit for Base Metal Refinery (BMR).

Undertake work alongside operations and complete relevant modules to indicate understanding and plant training familiarisation.
Identify problems and conduct research (troubleshooting, problem-solving and investigations).
Generate solutions to problems to address the nature, extent and complexity of the problem within the determined time constraints.
Update the basis of design, process operation and operation philosophy.
Conduct HAZOP studies and P&ID modifications.
Anticipate potential production problems through troubleshooting.

Position: Technical Mining Engineer

Location: Illovo

Closing date: 29 January 2025

NQF level 7 or higher qualification in mining engineering and a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency essential
Minimum 10 years deep-level mining experience, of which five years should be at senior management level
Sound knowledge of the mining industry with in-depth understanding of platinum group metals mining
Knowledge of mining and metallurgical processes, methods and associated technologies
Competent in strategy definition, formulation, communication and execution
Knowledge of the mining and environmental legislative environment, mine standards and COPs, risk assessment, safety and environment, as well as the relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements
Sound knowledge of project management, mining engineering best practice and new technologies and innovation
The candidate must be a self-motivated, action-orientated, driven and energised individual

Provide specialist mining engineering support to the Implats executive and operational teams on current operations, projects and technical studies
Work with subsidiary and associated technical teams to improve and optimise mine planning and scheduling, geotechnical analysis and ground support, mining method selection, mine project design, construction, operation and maintenance
Provide technical mining-related guidance to operations, projects, financial modelling and evaluation teams
Provide insight and recommendations to support the overall business objectives through detailed analysis and assessment of operational production and performance data
Lead and conduct mining-focused technical due diligence processes for the evaluation of operational optimisation as well as merger and acquisition initiatives