Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA
1 day ago
Authority To Work Officer - Mamatwan

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 MAMATWAN

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 open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

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. 

South 32 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 authority to work officer, you will be responsible to ensure alignment and compliance to the Authority to Work process for the mine.

 

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

• The key function of the ATW officer is to validate criteria required to perform activities in the respective plant area and ensure a reasonably practicable approach to assure a safe outcome is maintained; • To accept plant/equipment handover from plant owners and to ensure that the risk management processes have been followed before approving work to commence; • This includes verification that permit conditions have been met, personnel are adequately trained and equipped, and the plant conditions allow for work to proceed safely in line with our well-designed work principles; • Safety, Risk assessment, JSA, WRAC must be competent and trained; • Accept the plant after work is completed and to hand back to production; • Manage interaction (clashes) between work groups and governing high risk work permits issued; • Update the area hazard boards to reflect worksite risks; • Audit the Authority to Work process to verify compliance.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an artisan Electrician, Mechanic or Millwright in a plant environment.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science; • N3 Technical Certificate • Driver's license; • Valid trade test  

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 24 March 2025

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