Grade / Stock Controller – Polokwane

Introduction

The company is a Chrome Ore Mine Producer situated along the R37 Route, approximately 90km East of Polokwane and/or 65 Km West of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.

  • Knowledge of ore flows in hard rock mine. E.g., Gold, Platinum, and chrome
  • Knowledge of Control factors (mine call factors, block factors)
  • Knowledge of Pay limits – overall, stoping, development, incremental, % pay ability
  • Experience in stockpile management
  • Experience in blending materials, ores, and products
  • Grade control in an underground environment as well as open pit
  • Demonstrate Arithmetic mean, weighted arithmetic mean, harmonic mean, geometric mean, median, mode, quartiles, percentiles
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and principles associated with and calculations related to inverse distance.
  • Knowledge and experience of crushing and screening of ores.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Controlling and full responsibility of the ore quality from the pit/ underground mine to the final stockpile and loading points and blending.
  • Inspecting loading of the ore at the mine
  • Identifying different types of ore and waste material and contamination of ore both on the stockpiles and underground.
  • Making of decisions of what material goes to which stockpiles as well as to scalping or screen
  • Planning of ore provision to plants and ore stockpiles at correct qualities and quantities during shifts.
  • Communication and cross discipline with Mine management, Technical and Resource manager, Geology, Short Term Planning and the screening and crushing plants
  • Drafting of weekly and monthly reports for submission to Head Office and management in conjunction with the Survey

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Grade 12/N3 equivalent.
  • 3 – 5 years relevant experience in Mining industry as valuator, stock controller, grade officer or in the ore processing.
  • RSA Id document.
  • Must be in possession of a valid drivers’ license (Code 8).
  • Experience and knowledge of the Mine health and safety act.
  • Plant processes and Lab environment experience will be a recommendation.
  • Exposure in Production and Technical Services (Geology, Survey and Mine planning) will be recommendable.
  • Computer Literate.
  • Knowledge of the material types in the Bushveld Complex area (chrome, iron ore, manganese, titanium and ilmenite and shales).
  • Interpersonal skills – Interpersonal sensitivity, cross cultural awareness and stress tolerance.
  • Verbal & written communication skills – excellent ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and to handle stress effectively.
  • Must be decisive, persuasive, and able to use own initiative.

Package & Remuneration

TBD

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