Implats Mine – Impala is 96% owned primary operational unit has operations situated on the western limb of the world renowned Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg in South Africa. This operation comprises a 13-shaft mining complex and concentrating and smelting plants. The base and precious metals refineries are situated in Springs, east of Johannesburg.
Implats Platinum Holdings Limited (IMPLATS) was formed in 1968 as a subsidiary of Union Corporation. The company’s history includes:
- 1924: Hans Merensky discovers platinum in the Bushveld Igneous Complex
- 1966: Implats is formed as a subsidiary of Union Corporation
- 1967: The first vertical shaft is developed
- 1968: A mining lease over land owned by the Bafokeng Tribe (now the Royal Bafokeng Nation) is granted in 1968
- 1969: Initial production begins on July 22, 1969
- 1967: The first blast occurs on June 3, 1967
Hans Merensky first discovered platinum in the Bushveld Igneous Complex in 1924. Union Corporation bought the Impala Prospecting Company in the following year during which the first six boreholes were
drilled.
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The first vertical shaft was developed in 1967 and Impala Platinum Limited was created as a subsidiary of Union Corporation on 26 April 1968.
Initial production commenced on 22 July 1969 after a mining lease over land pre-dominantly held by the
then Bafokeng Tribe (now the Royal Bafokeng Nation) was granted in 1968.
Initially, Impala mined the Merensky Reef and mining on the UG2 chromitite layer only began in the early 1980s as the technology to smelt higher chrome ore was developed.
By the early 1990s, 13 vertical shafts were in operation and Impala was producing in the region of one million platinum ounces per annum. Shaft sinking at the new generation shafts (16, 17 and 20) commenced in the mid-2000s.
Impala, together with the joint venture with Royal Bafokeng Resources, holds contiguous mining and prospecting rights over a total area of 33 562 hectares.
Implats continues to prioritise key capital projects that are value enhancing in the current price environment and that are also important to long-term value creation. The priority is to complete the development of 16 and 20 shafts.
To date, some R14 billion has been invested and a further R2.2 billion remains to be spent over the
next five years. The shafts are expected to deliver output of 310 000 platinum ounces in 2022.
Project development work at 17 Shaft has been placed on a low cost care and-maintenance programme given persistently low metal prices.
About the job Database Application (Pool)
- DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 09.01.2024
- CLOSING DATE: 09.03.2024
- DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: PMR / BMR
- PURPOSE:
This advertisement is for database pool recruitment for future senior process operator vacancies that may arise at Impala Platinum Refinery in Springs. We are looking for prospective candidates who fit our demographic targets and come from underrepresented groups.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science with forty percent (40%) and above pass mark.
- Should be 18 years of age and older.
- Communicate, read, and write in English.
- Successfully complete pre-employment assessments (medical, psychometrics, polygraph etc.).
- Medically fit to work for BMR or PMR.
- Comply with security regulations and screening.
- SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS – IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
- IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
- PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANYS RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
- IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
