Process Controller - BMR Nickel Despatch

INTERNAL APPLICATION ONLY! (Employees working @ Impala Refinery)

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:  11 August 2025

CLOSING DATE:               20 August 2025

DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN:  BMR NICKEL DESPATCH

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To perform process control duties as per the section specific procedures to enable the section / plant to meet production targets with respect to time, quality, reduced frequency of errors and wastage reduction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Completion of all BL modules and one Process Controller Module in Nickel Despatch.
• Strong analytical, planning and problems solving skills.
• Good understanding of risk assessments, principles of handling material and plant specific processes.
• Computer literacy i.e. MS Office, SAP will be an added advantage.
• Must be medically fit for BMR.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Carry out all tasks associated with the Process Controller position as per the Nickel Despatch CPDP.
• Ensure that work is carried out in compliance with work procedures.
• Meet section specific production targets and to attend to and report production related problems.
• Conduct analysis, monitor purities and yields and report where required.
• Ensure that log sheets (and other required documentation) are updated accurately, conduct analyses and monitor operations.
• Utilize the correct amount of chemicals and other supplies and control chemical spillages.
• Perform on-the-job training on the modules found competent in as per CPDP guidelines.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining safety, environmental, quality and security standards in area of work.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping in area of responsibility.

1. APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID IN ONE DOCUMENT) MUST BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET / SPRINGS / VACANCIES / OR ON LETS TALK. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
2. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
3. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
4. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANYS RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
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6. FRAUD ALERT: IMPALA PLATINUM WILL NEVER REQUEST YOU TO MAKE ANY CASH DEPOSIT / PAYMENTS AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.