What Jobs are available for Mining in South Africa?

We are looking for a passionate individual to manage and develop the Hydrogeology capabilities so we can deliver world-class services to our clients globally. Our people are at the heart of our business, we are looking for someone who loves to develop, manage and get the best from their team.

• Coordinate field campaigns to collect data relating to the hydrocensus data, hydrogeological setting, aquifer hydraulic properties, groundwater levels/quality data and/or mine dewatering requirements.


• Interpreting technical data and information from fieldwork and other relevant sources such as historical documents and maps to build conceptual models for groundwater flow and quality.


• Designing and completing investigations (which may include groundwater measurements/sampling or an ongoing monitoring regime) in order to confirm or further develop hydrogeological models.


• Using numerical and analytical modelling techniques to make predictions for future trends and impacts on groundwater flows and quality.


• Work in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.


• Delivering ‘best practice’ environmental standards, where needed in consultation with relevant government agencies and/or to the client’s requirements.


• Liaise with clients and authorities.


• Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.


• Continuously improve and develop the services offered within the department.


• Develop a business plan for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.


• Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensure that a client centric approach is maintained at all times.


• Identify leads within the department and organize, plan and track proposals in response.


• Co-ordinate and submit proposals.

• Effective workload and resource management for the department.


• Manage the performance management and probation processes for the team.


• Provide mentorship to and develop of the team.


• Report on departmental performance at various levels and that the department achieves revenue targets.


• Manage the Recruitment and Selection process for the department in line with your workforce plan.


• Facilitate the appropriate onboarding process for all new employees.


• Manage financial expenditure for the department against the budget.

• Skills

• Good leadership acumen, to mentor and develop employees.


• Applicable country legislation and international standards relating to Environmental, Mining and Water.


• Financial management principles and awareness.


• Project management, ability to manage projects in accordance with scope, budget and timelines.


• Interpersonal skills (i.e., be approachable, patient, etc.).


• Strong business acumen.


• Communication, both verbal and written.


• Report writing, with the ability to communicate to all stakeholders.


• Client centric and ability to sell services.


• Ability to influence and negotiate.


• Ability to work independently as well as within teams.


• Innovative.


• Time management.


• Multi-tasking.
  
  


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  Qualifications

  
  


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  A Post Graduate degree in Hydrogeology/ Water Science/ Hydrology or similar.

  
  


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  Management Development Programme (MDP) or similar qualification (beneficial).

  
  


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  Project Management Certificate (beneficial).

  
  


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  Registered with a professional body such as SACNASP.

  
  

Experience

• Eight years or more in the relevant field, preferably within the consulting would be beneficial.


• At least eight years conducting specialist studies.


• At least five years exposure to the mining industry


• Five or more years management experience is desirable, as well as experience leading teams of 5+ staff.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Trade Certification
• 5 year's POST trade experience
• Own Transport
• Must stay in the area of be willing to relocate.

• Yellow Machines

Assistant to Company Secretary, Roodepoort, Rneg + Ben

• Grade 12;
• Degree /National Diploma in Administration or Law.
• An LLB / CGISA qualification or working towards such is advantageous .
• Min2 years of experience in an administrative environment with a focus on governance and/or legal support.
• Exp legal administrative environment is preferred.
• Exp administrative support to Board or technical committees , meeting administration , and
• Knowledge of governance frameworks (e.g., King IV ), relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Listing Rules), and regulatory requirements, preferably within the mining sector .

DUTIES:

• Assistance in the preparation of accurate Board and Committee documents (agendas, minutes, resolutions);
• Preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, programmes, and documents before scheduled meetings;
• Efficient turnaround time when requested to address and correct any revisions or feedback received on documents;
• Speed and accuracy in retrieval and provision of documents to stakeholders;
• Timeliness and effectiveness in logistical arrangements for meetings, including venue bookings and transportation where necessary;
• Assist in general compliance monitoring and reporting on the number of compliance issues identified and assist in their resolution;
• Assist preparations for audits, including the completeness and accuracy of compliance documentation.
• Assist in maintaining an effective and efficient records management system ;
• Timely and accurate handling of routine office tasks, such as document preparation and filing;
• Provide clear and professional written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring speedy responses to queries and the handing of information;
• Effective engagement with various stakeholders, including maintaining relationships and addressing concerns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate/ equivalent

A Section 13 Trade (Mechanical or Electrical) will be an advantage

Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator (recommended)

Competency A & B will be an advantage

Valid driver's license & own reliable transport

No criminal record, be able to successfully pass all SAPS and Client screening processes

Medically Fit to work underground

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

3 years' underground experience as Raise Boring Operator (recommended)

Raiseboring & drilling machines & systems

Operation of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage

Be able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate

Be willing to work outside the borders of South Africa

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Checking all Health & Safety issues around your workplace, equipment, and subordinates

Ensure the machine is assembled according to the procedures & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer's specifications

Inspect the hanging wall & make sure that it is safe

Check if eye bolts are secured

Clean footwall in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications

Line-up holes & drilling in accordance with marked spots, direction, procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications

Be able to work at heights

Monitoring the performance of the machine ensuring optimal performance

Ensure that the following daily maintenance is conducted in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer's specifications before commencing drilling:

• Routine maintenance of equipment, determining the causes of operating errors
• Hydraulic hoses & electric cabling to be suspended separately
• Electric pack doors to be kept closed to prevent water from entering electric pack
• No oil leaks on hydraulic power pack or machine
• Reporting of defects in equipment
• Monitoring & reporting malfunction of any device/ gauge on equipment
• Store equipment in a safe place on completion of drilling or on completion of working shift
• Be responsible and accountable for tools and equipment

Date: 23 Sept 2025

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 a Supervisor Maintenance, you will be responsible for the execution of work, inspections, and observations in a safe and sustainable manner by coordinating all the installation, maintenance, and repair work on the Surface Ore Processing Plant;

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

• Safe delivery of maintenance activities;

• Leading of a team of artisans to ensure the effective execution of breakdown, unplanned and planned maintenance work

• Ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational stability.

• Control and account for maintenance expenditure.

• Ensuring that correct failure data information emanating from the breakdown is routed to the Maintenance Analysis & Assurance engineers to enable them to perform quality root cause analysis to eliminate interruptions / breakdowns of equipment.

• Coordinate with planning section to set/review required maintenance/repair plans, schedules, and strategies

• Continuously monitor crew activities to ensure safe, efficient operations and make recommendations for revised procedures when problems are encountered

• Ensure all task or activities are executed and aligned with Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Instruction

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have maximum of 5 years' experience in maintenance, of which at least 2 years of supervisory experience for external candidates;

• Have sound knowledge of crushing & screening plants & load-out stations;

• Experience on Metso Cone Crushers and hydraulic systems is advantageous

• Experience on CAT R1600 or CAT R1700 or CAT AD30 maintenance is advantageous

• Experience on maintenance on Atlas Copco 282 Rocket Boomers, 235H Bolters, Epiroc S2 Boomers & Aard UV's is advantageous;

• SAP experience will be advantageous;

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 Technical or N3 certificate;

• Have a recognized Trade Test Certificate;

• Valid drivers 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

This advertisement will close on 06 October 2025.

South Deep is recruiting

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person's individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
POSITION:
Mine Overseer Tramming
JOB GRADING:
D Lower
DEPARTMENT:
Engineering
SITE:
South Deep Gold Mine
The Mine Overseer Infrastructure Main Shaft is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the South Deep main vertical shaft infrastructure and the associated ground handling systems. The vertical shaft is a 3000-metre single drop multiple shaft infrastructure comprising of 3 shafts and four winders. The horizontal ground handling system consists of an intricate network of 21 conveyor belts with numerous ore passes and box front systems. The incumbent's core accountability is to ensure the safe, optimised and integrated functioning of the ground handling systems aligned to an integrated continuous operational cycle. Effective operational delivery relies extensively on advanced technical capability, intricate planning and scheduling skills, an unwavering drive for collaborative delivery and, exceptional safety leadership experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency for Scheduled Mines
• At least 5 years' experience in managing a horizontal environment as Logistic Mine Overseer
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant's suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration, and sound spoken and written English communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges.
• Advanced practical mining experience with advanced proficiency in operational production planning and work scheduling.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability.
• Established problem-solving skills with appreciation for business optimisation methodologies such as, lean-six sigma, etc.
• Be computer literate in MS Office
• Sound operational budgeting and cost management skills
• Project management competencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures, operational standards, instructions, and governance requirements.
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns, and instructions.
• Schedule and conduct regular operational safety, safe work practices, and operational delivery inspections ensuring appropriate remediation interventions are executed.
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained.
• Coach and guide Front Line Leaders (FLL) to assume and maintain effective and direct leadership accountability over their operational teams in respect of safety management, shift planning, work assignment, planned task observations, etc., and executing remedial measures as required.
• Participate in and lead the formulation, adjustment, execution, and active monitoring of all operational plans and schedules in relation to daily personnel, material and ore conveyancing, clearing of ore pass obstructions, horizonal conveyances management and large hard rock mining operations.
• Collaborate with engineering support and planned maintenance teams to establish optimal safe, efficient operation of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure to optimise the mine's O4R (operating for reliability) and M4R (Maintain for Reliability) campaigns.
• Ensure continuous remediation plans are designed, executed and monitored.
• Participate in collaborative cross-functional team activities to share best practice, drive technical excellence and enhance sustainable commercial decision making.
• Investigate and analyse operational delivery effectiveness with a view to recommending and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes, and systems.
• Contribute toward the development and execution of operational improvement and related projects
• Manage relationships with key internal Business Partners and external stakeholders, by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards. Ensure the timely resolution of any matters of concern and/or escalate issues in a timely manner

Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting

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Glencore Coal SA

Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa

iMpunzi Complex

Job ID

IMP 2025/009

Closing date

27/09/2025

Last Updated

16/09/2025

Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let's grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in the Emalahleni, Mpumalanga area.

Blaster

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, leading and controlling all blasting activities in the Opencast Operations.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Adhering to mine's procedures in execution of all blasting activities.

Maintaining Health, Safety, Environmental and Production requirements.

Being cost effective and meeting deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade 12.

Opencast blasting certificate.

Magazine Master Certificate (SA Police Service – Explosives) will be advantageous.

Drivers' License (Code EB/08)

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 7 years' opencast mining experience of which 1 year should be at a Blast Controller / Magazine Master level.

Behavioural Competencies:

Ability to carefully and objectively analyses and evaluate information to inform decisions and key actions.

Ability to apply practical skills and common sense to solve problems and deliver accountabilities.

Ability to stay calm and focused on the task at hand under pressure.

Date: 18 Sept 2025

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 Roof Bolter , you will be you will be responsible to safely support roofs by

means of a roof bolter in accordance to Ground Control standards.

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

• Conduct the pre-shift checks prior to operating machine;

• Conduct the applicable Safe Work Instruction for normal routine tasks or Risk Assessment if non-routine tasks are required;

• Report all equipment defects or unsafe conditions to the control room and supervisor;

• Support an underground working place by means of roof bolts placed into drilled holes (Roof bolting);

• Achieve excavation stability in the presence of geological discontinuities and brows;

• Must be able to work under pressure;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have minimum 1 years' experience in mining production in an underground mining operation.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics for external candidates or Grade 10 for Internal candidates;

• Equipment license on Roofbolter;

• Competency B Certificate is advantageous;

• Valid drivers 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

This advertisement will close on 02 October 2025.

We are looking for someone who will carry out mine closure cost assessments, develop mine closure strategies and mine closure plans. In addition to this the candidate will be required to perform day to day project management functions

• Calculate mine closure costs that are practical and satisfy regulatory requirements;


•  Provide a management framework for our clients to manage the closure costs;


• Develop mine closure strategies, plans, policies and procedures;


• Carry out peer reviews of mine closure strategies and closure costs and provide a technical report on the findings;


• Develop and implement mine closure project plans, in consultation with client, to guide decommissioning and rehabilitation activities;


• Develop future end land use plans;


• Provide advice and guidance to the client in terms of the implementation of the mine closure plan;


• Effectively carry out project administration on closure related projects using the organisation’s methodology and principles to ensure that the projects are delivered on time, within budget and against our quality standards;


• Evaluate and monitor the mine closure and rehabilitation plans throughout the various stages of the mine life;


• Build and maintain relationship with internal and external stakeholders; and


• Carry out field work under strenuous conditions.

Technical Requirements

• Mine Closure Cost Calculations;


• Physical rehabilitation techniques;


• Land use planning;


• GIS related experience (ArcGIS, QGIS, Model Maker, etc.);


• Technical report writing skills;


• Mine Closure strategies and plans;


• Read and understand engineering designs and associated plans;


• Strong understanding and practical implementation of applicable legislation and international mine closure guidelines or regulations; and


• Mine closure audits and monitoring


• Strong numerical ability;


• Ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team;


• Accountability;


• Excellent communication skills (Both verbal and written);


• Excellent attention to detail;


• Ability to handle stressful situations;

Qualifications

• BSc. Engineering/Environmental Science or similar;


• Experience with GIS and Model Maker Systems would be beneficial;


• Must be accredited with a professional body and


• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport.

Work Experience 

• Three to Four’ experience in a similar role;


• Preferably experience within a consultancy environment;


• Project management experience with regards to mine closure related projects; and


• Previous experience working on international projects.