Date: 9 Jun 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 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 a Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for continually improving the Material Risk Profile for the mechanical risks including entanglement, crushing and structural failure.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Data analysis of systems linked to the relevant risks
- Infield verifications of controls
- Coaching and influencing of frontline
- Informing risk and control owners to make data driven decisions
- Participating in event and hazard investigations
ABOUT YOU;
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant safety, risk management, engineering or maintenance, experience in a mining environment.
- Experience in the management of risk relating to entanglement, crushing and structural failure.
- Experience in data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications for this role are:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science
- National Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Safety Management or similar.
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.
(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups) .
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net
This advertisement will close on 23 June 2025.
