IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanized state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:


• Grade 12
• Valid Diesel Mechanic, Electrical or Fitter Engineering Trade Certificate
• First Aid will be advantageous

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a TMM Artisan (Diesel Mechanic / Automotive / Electrical, etc.) in a mining operation, including at least 3 years in underground mining.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role (TMM Foreman or higher) within a mining operation.
• Familiar with mining process and maintenance requirements of related equipment and structures
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• People Management
• Sound planning (time management), leading and organisational abilities
• Computer literate MS Office Suite


The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Ensure the safe, efficient and productive engineering maintenance of all equipment
• Ensure the safe installation of all machinery and equipment in their area of responsibility
• Co-ordinate maintenance and statutory inspections and audits
• Ensure the execution of scheduled and non-scheduled mechanical repairs and installation work as required
• Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform them on maintenance activity performance and availability of equipment
• Support the overall business management of the site
• Achieve and, where possible, exceed monthly production targets
• Lead and supervise a team of subordinates
• Properly plan and implement systems to control the work output and quality of the subordinates
• Build a strong and motivated team
• Offer coaching and on-the-job training to ensure maintenance according to organisational standards
• Contribute actively to the training, professional development and adaptation of Ivanplats workers in accordance with the laws and regulations
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance as well as spares availability
• Assist the Manager with preparation of budgets and monitoring of related expenditure
• Administrative duties to ensure record accuracy, spares availability, budget compliance and HSE compliance.
• Required to work according to the Mine’s Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done
• Review daily, weekly, monthly production targets and plan/schedule production activities accordingly
• Defines short term objectives for direct reports within the functional area
• Drives team member performance by conducting Performance & Development reviews. Take necessary action on poor performers

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date.
The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.
Closing date: 12 March 2026

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.