Belt Supervisor REF: IVP-ENG-2521
Ivanhoe Mines
Mokopane, Limpopo
Permanent
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Posted 22 October 2025 - Closing Date 05 November 2025

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Job Description

Ivanplats is looking for a Belt Supervisor REF: IVP-ENG-2521

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”. 


Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Valid Trade Certificate,
• Sound knowledge of the Mine, Health & Safety Act and the regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum of three years’ conveyor experience, maintenance and operations
• Continuously monitoring the performance of conveyor systems to ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Creating and managing schedules for routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Ensure that all belt installation defects are reported to control room.
• Manage and ensure that belt pre-start checks are done effectively, and no belts are operated with faulty safety devices.
• The ability to successfully lead and work within a team environment and build effective working relationships.
• Coaching new belt employees
• Conducting regular performance evaluations to assess the effectiveness and productivity of team members.
• Ensure that conveyor belts are not operated with spillage.
• Ensure that subordinates comply with lock-out procedures before conducting cleaning of
spillage or unblocking the chutes.
• Ensure that fire suppression and extinguishing is available and inspected before belts are
operated.
• Submit reports as required.

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

• Implementing and enforcing safety protocols to protect workers and prevent accidents.
• Ensuring that all maintenance and operational activities comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Assist during scheduled maintenance and fixing deviations reported on the belt.
• Ensure the PPE of the subordinates is appropriate for working close to moving machinery.
• Ensure no conveyor belt guards are removed before the belt is locked out.
• Ensure that all the belt attendants are authorized to conduct work on the belt.

Online applications are forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 05 November 2025

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 and Permanent RSA Residents.

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