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 mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.

This role offers the opportunity to design and institutionalize the operational commercial control environment of a growing PGM mining operation transitioning toward production maturity. The successful candidate will play a central role in protecting value, strengthening governance, and elevating the Company’s commercial discipline.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Postgraduate diploma or Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying
• Master's in Quantity Surveying or Engineering (Advantageous)
• Registered professional with SACQSP
• Cost Engineering, Financial & Project Management (programme/Training)
• Contract Law & Advanced Cost Control courses (Advantageous)

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in mining, heavy industrial or infrastructure environments.

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

• Manage commercial aspects of IVP operation, including cash flow, cost control, procurement, and contract administration
• Verify monthly invoices and valuations through site quantity measurement prior to project manager approval
• Facilitate contract correspondence and attend technical meetings
• Develop and implement dashboards to track invoice approval and payment progress
• Review bonds, indemnities, guarantees, and insurance documentation
• Prepare extension of time (EoT) requests and variation orders in collaboration with project engineers
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals for external professionals and contractors
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Design and implement a formal operational commercial control framework.
• Establish standardised certification protocols and documentation requirements.
• Implement structured cost forecasting and variation tracking systems.
• Develop operational cost dashboards aligned with Finance.
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced professional knowledge in cost engineering and contract management
• Familiarity with GCC / FIDIC / NEC / JBCC conditions of contract
• Proficient in financial management, procurement processes, and dashboard/reporting tools

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: 06 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.