Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

Media releases

May 27, 2020
Implats makes a vital contribution to job creation, the national fiscus and community upliftment. Platinum group metals (PGMs) remain a major export revenue generator. Six silvery-white metals make up the suite of PGMs, occurring together in PGM-bearing ore, with South Africa’s Bushveld Complex hosting approximately 80% of PGM-bearing ore. PGMs are indispensable in industrial applications, including in computer hard disks, mobile phones and glass, and in medicine they are used in the manufacture of anti-cancer drugs, cardiac treatment, implants and dental applications. Platinum and palladium have for centuries been used in jewellery manufacture.
 
Implats is acutely aware of the changing socio-political environment facing mining companies today. The low economic growth rate has resulted in greater hardship, increased unemployment in mining communities and the cost of living rising faster than inflation. We have put in place targeted employee and community initiatives that build trust and foster a shared vision as well as a social compact with our stakeholders. These include employee equity-ownership schemes, an industry-leading housing and accommodation strategy, skills development programmes, local employment, procurement and social investment.
 
Host communities remain vital stakeholders and social investment expenditure in the 2018 financial year escalated by nearly 30% year-on-year at the South African operations, despite challenging financial conditions. Implats’ focus remains on housing, education, health and training. The Group is cognisant of the economic challenges faced in most of the platinum producing areas and recognise the importance of a continued contribution during these times.

Source: https://www.implats.co.za/news-releases.php

Electrical Maintenance Planner

Reporting directly to the Planning/Reliability General Foreman, the Electrical Maintenance Planner is responsible for liaising between Engineering, Operations and Maintenance groups to ensure the maximum use of Maintenance resources while minimizing interruptions to Operations and Production. 

Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Working a fourteen (14) day on fourteen (14) day off rotation at the mine site, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and directing the Fixed Plant Maintenance Crews, while ensuring they work in a safe and productive manner at Lac des Iles Mine.

Safety Coordinator

LDI mine is looking for a motivated individual to join our Safety team. Reporting to the Safety Superintendent, you will work an 8 days on / 6 days off schedule at the Lac des Iles Mine site.

Senior Long Range Planning Engineer

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, working a four (4) day on three (3) day off rotation or an (8) day on six (6) day off rotation at the mine site, the successful candidate will be in charge of Lac des Iles Mine’s medium to long term planning and scheduling. 

Mill Operations Supervisor

Reporting to the Mill General Foreman on a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and directing the Mill Operations Crews, while ensuring they work in a safe and productive manner at Lac des Iles Mine.

Miner 2 Production – Long Hole Blaster
  • They must demonstrate the skills to prepare for long-hole blast following cleaning and loading prints, selecting blasting agents, operating loading equipment, loading holes, determining firing sequence, blasting the face and perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Miner 2 Production – Operate Remote LHD
  • They must demonstrate the skills to operate and maintain various LHD’s on remote control, inspecting Draw-Points “Safe Limit Lines”, Remote Stands, handling oversize muck, secondary blasting and perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Miner 3 Production – Operate LHD, Haul Truck
  • They must demonstrate the skills to operate and maintain various LHD and haul trucks and perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Trades 1 (HD Mechanic)
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all on-site mobile equipment (surface heavy equipment, underground equipment and all service vehicles).
Trades 1 (Millwright)
  • Service, repair and perform routine preventative maintenance on all stationary equipment on site, including hoisting and underground
  • Direct and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions with all plant related equipment