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7 Urgent Plant Operator Jobs Open at Ivanhoe Mines


Ivanhoe Mines Invites Applications for 7 Plant Operator Vacancies – Closing Date: 2 July 2025

Ivanhoe Mines is looking for suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for 7 Plant Operator positions (Ref: IVP-PL-01). These vacancies are based at Ivanplats, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, which is currently developing a next-generation palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold mine in Mokopane, Limpopo. This is your chance to join one of the most advanced underground mining projects in the world.

If you’re a skilled plant operator with at least 5 years of experience, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.


Why You Should Apply – Join a High-Tech Mining Future

The Ivanplats Platreef project is known as the “mine of the future,” making use of cutting-edge machinery and the latest technology to power its operations. This is not your average mine – it’s a fully mechanised site with world-class infrastructure, and you can be part of it.

Working here means being exposed to modern systems, strict safety standards, and an environment where growth and innovation are encouraged. The company is committed to hiring Historically Disadvantaged South Africans, especially those from nearby communities, and is actively promoting women in mining.


Minimum Requirements to Apply

If you want to stand a chance of being hired, you must meet the following basic requirements:

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a Plant Operator
  • A valid South African driver’s license

Do You Have These Skills and Experience?

To be a successful candidate, you must already have:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a PGM (Platinum Group Metals) production plant
  • Operational knowledge of the crushing, milling, flotation, reagents, and filtration processes
  • A valid medical certificate or be fit enough to get one
  • Computer skills – you should know how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet
  • Be willing to work shifts as required

What You’ll Be Doing on the Job

If hired, your duties will include:

  • Working in shifts and monitoring plant equipment closely
  • Making sure the plant runs smoothly and adjusting settings to hit daily targets
  • Reporting issues and maintaining clear communication with your team
  • Taking quick action to solve problems and avoid production delays
  • Making sure your team sticks to work plans and safety standards
  • Keeping the work area clean and organized
  • Performing regular safety inspections and audits
  • Following health, safety, and environmental rules
  • Making sure all HR and company policies are followed at all times
  • Always practicing Ivanplats’ values and helping create a zero-harm workplace

Important Application Details

  • Apply Online: All applications must be submitted through the Ivanhoe Communities website at:
    👉 www.ivanhoecommunities.com
  • Reference Number: Be sure to include IVP-PL-01 and the full job title in the subject line of your application.
  • Deadline: Applications close on 2 July 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Who Can Apply? Only South African citizens may apply. Preference is given to:
    • HDSA (Historically Disadvantaged South Africans)
    • Local community members around the Platreef mine
    • Women in mining

What Happens After You Apply?

If your application is successful, you’ll be contacted within 14 days of the closing date. If you don’t hear back by then, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, don’t be discouraged—your CV may still be kept for future opportunities.


Final Thoughts – Don’t Miss This Golden Opportunity

Ivanhoe Mines is not just offering a job—it’s offering a career in one of the most advanced mining operations in Africa. If you’ve got the experience and the drive, now is the time to act. These positions don’t open often, and they won’t last long.

Apply today and take your future into your own hands.

Published by
Ronald Williams

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