Standards Officer (REF: IVP-FIN-)
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 Standards Officer.

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”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

  • Grade 12
  • Trade Test Certificate or Equivalent experience
  • MS Windows, MS Office
  • Extensive technical knowledge
  • Risk Management
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
  • 3 - 5 years' experience in quality control in a mining environment.
  • 3 - 5 years' supervisory experience in a mining (Engineering) environment.
  • Project management.
  • Analysis and trouble shooting.
  • Reporting and presentations.

The Role requirements include, but not be limited to:

  • Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Audit: Ensure that the operation's Repairs Registers and reporting is aligned with standards and guidelines.
  • Responsible for technical evaluations on suppliers and products to be delivered as and when required.
  • Monitor the repairs process and ensure adherence to the repair procedure.
  • Ensure that the repairs are done as per OEM standards.
  • Monitor and investigate warranty claims within the repairs process and new goods delivered. 
  • Responsible for the optimized utilization of material codes by minimizing free text expenditure.
  • Identify free text items for codification.
  • Continuously identify alternative or generic parts to improve on the working performance and cost saving initiatives according to standardization and product testing procedures.
  • Identify and improve the utilization of common spares between equipment.
  • Manage the movement and placing of rotable materials in a safe and controlled manner.
  • Manage the utilization of materials handling equipment.
  • Manage reclaiming of usable items and arranges for rotable stock keeping.
  • Must be willing to keep the rotable yard clean and organized.
  • A strong ability to observe and enforce all safety and environmental precautions for protection against accidents with emphasis on the assessment and abatement of hazardous materials.
  • Direct communication with MO's and F/Man Engineers on items for rotable repairs.
  • Engagement & Communication: Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective/ sound communication system with the Supply Chain function, the operation and other business units.
  • Perform repair operations with due care, making best efforts to minimize costs.
  • Complete, maintain and control compliance documentation for rotable repairs.

Applications must be forwarded to or 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 South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine. 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.

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