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 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. 

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 Superintendent Production, you will be responsible for managing and ensure successful production execution processes, while maintaining safety and costs. .

 

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

•Manage mining operations and processes; •Monitor daily achievement of targets; •Ensuring that the Load & Haul team supports and enables the delivery of areas planned to be mined for the production month; •Embrace diversity and promote inclusion; •Safely deliver volume targets; •Sign-off and manage the execution of the Monthly Plans; •Assist in implementing and assuring project work meets quality requirements; •Responsible for safety and improvements in their areas of responsibility; •Support Safety and Health initiatives and campaigns . •

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Production & Mining environment of which 2 years must be in a Line Leadership role; Experience of underground Load & Haul requirements.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

•Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency OR Mine Manager Certificate; •Degree or Diploma Mining Engineering will be advantageous; •Valid drivers 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 6 May 2025.