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SUPERINTENDENT SOCIAL PERFORMANCE
(D-UPPER PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-SP-DU-03/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To develop, implement, and manage Social Performance
strategies that foster positive community relations,
ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable
socio-economic development in host communities.
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Post Graduate or Honours Degree in Social
Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
- Accredited Project Management Qualification
- 8 years’ experience in Social Performance or
Community Relations in mining or heavy industry - Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role
- Strong understanding of ICMM, ESG, and mining
regulatory frameworks • Mining industry experience essential • A valid driver’s license - Strong knowledge of ESG, ICMM, BBBEE, Mining
Charter and SLP requirements
Job Responsibilities:/ • Lead Social Performance strategy development and
execution
- Manage stakeholder engagement processes and
community relations - Oversee Social and Labour Plan (SLP)
implementation - Manage social risks, impacts, and grievance
mechanisms - Ensure ESG and ICMM alignment in all social
performance activities - Prepare and present social performance reports and
compliance documentation - Lead and develop the Social Performance team• Champion community engagement programs that
foster trust and collaboration. • Oversee social performance strategies aligned with
corporate sustainability goals. • Monitor and report on social impact metrics to ensure
compliance and transparency. • Partner with local communities, Traditional Leaders,
NGOs, and government bodies to deliver shared
value.
Personal Attributes: • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
skills
- Leadership and team management capabilities
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- High level of professionalism and integrity • Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong background in social performance, community
relations, or sustainability. • Excellent communication and leadership skills. • Ability to balance business objectives with community
needs. • Experience in stakeholder engagement and conflict
resolution.
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
SUPERINTENDENT LABORATORY & LOGISTICS
(D-LOWER PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-LAB-D2-02/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To lead laboratory and logistics operations to ensure
accurate analytical results, maintain quality and sample
integrity, and coordinate the efficient movement of
materials in support of production, metallurgical,
compliance, and commercial objectives..
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Analytical
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 8 years’ experience in a laboratory in a mining
environment • 5 years Management or Supervisory experience in
the laboratory environment • Knowledge of QA/QC systems and laboratory
processes - Experience with logistics and inventory control • Computer literacy and familiarity with LIMS
(advantageous) • Sound understanding of laboratory quality systems,
analytical techniques. • Experience in concentrate dispatch, logistics
coordination, and product accountability. • Valid driver’s license
Job Responsibilities:/ • Manage all laboratory operations and ensure
accuracy of analytical results
- Manage sampling processes and ensure adherence
to QA/QC standards - Coordinate logistics of samples, consumables, and
materials - Maintain laboratory systems and ensure data
integrity - Monitor turnaround times and provide performance
reports - Ensure compliance with MHSA and company
standards - Support continuous improvement initiatives within
laboratory operations - Oversee sample preparation, analysis, quality
control, and reporting processes. • Implement and maintain laboratory quality
management systems and standard operating
procedures. • Ensure compliance with applicable safety,
environmental, and regulatory requirements. • Manage laboratory budgets, equipment maintenance,
calibration programs, and consumable inventories. • Coordinate internal and external laboratory audits,
round-robin exercises, and proficiency testing
programs. • Logistics, Leadership Management and experience in
dealing with international customs agencies - Manage concentrate dispatch, material movements,
inventories, and logistics documentation while
coordinating transport contractors and stakeholders. • Lead and develop laboratory and logistics teams,
fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and
continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes: • Strong leadership and people management skills. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Strong planning, organizing, and coordination skills. • Effective communication and stakeholder
management. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Problem-solving capability
- Commitment to safety and quality
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
SUPERINTENDENT GEOLOGY
(DU PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-SG-DU-09/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To direct all geological and grade control activities.
Integration of geological services in support of mining
operations. Ensuring the mine extracts its maximum
financial value safely, accurate resource definition, and
minimize waste rock.
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • BSc Honours Degree in Geology
- Registration with SACNASP (Pr.Sci.Nat preferred) • Minimum 8 years’ relevant mining geology
experience - At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or
management role - Sound knowledge of mineral resource estimation
and grade control practices - Strong Proficiency in geological modelling software
(e.g. Datamine, Micromine, Surpac, Leapfrog) • Extensive experience in open pit mine geology in a
senior or leadership capacity. • Proven expertise in resource modelling, reserve
estimation, and geological database management. • Demonstrated experience in the administration and
management of complex drilling programs. • Sound understanding of open pit mining operations
and production processes - Must be declared medically fit for duty
Job Responsibilities: • Provide leadership and management of the geology
function
- Ensure compliance with SAMREC Code for mineral
resource reporting - Oversee geological modelling, grade control, and
orebody interpretation - Manage drilling programmes and geological data
integrity - Support mine planning through accurate geological
inputs - Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act
(MHSA), company standards and managing
geological risks and hazards • Develop and manage departmental budgets and resources - Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement across
disciplines - Monitor and interpret geological data to support daily
mining operations, • Provide ore-waste and grade control guidance, • Conduct field mapping and geological inspections, • Collaborate with mining and survey teams to align
operations with geological models
Personal Attributes: • Strong leadership and people management capability
- Analytical thinking and sound technical judgment • Planning, organising, and execution skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder
engagement • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous
improvement • Geological Mapping and Logging - Dewatering and stability
- Ore Control and Grade Control methodologies
- Geological Modelling Software
- Resource and Reserve Estimation principles
- Drill & Blast Design and Optimization
- Geotechnical Assessment and Ground Control • Sampling Theory and Quality Assurance/Quality
Control (QA/QC) protocols
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL)
(DL PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-GES-DL-06/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To supervising electrical engineering and maintenance
activities, ensuring compliance with MHSA, and
maintaining high levels of equipment reliability and
safety..
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Grade 12
- Trade Test Certificate – Electrician (Red Seal) • N6 Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in mining/industrial
environment • Foreman / Supervisory experience (5 years) • Eligible for appointment in terms of MHSA - Valid Driver’s license
- Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Certificate of
Fitness (Red Ticket) • Advanced competency in MS Office
Added Advantages
- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC –
Electrical) - Experience in open-pit mining or processing plant
- Legal Liability training
Job Responsibilities: • Supervise mechanical and electrical maintenance
and engineering activities
- Inspections and Audits
- Optimize and execute planned maintenance
schedules - Control critical electrical spares, sub-assemblies,
and manage turnaround times for off-site or on-site
repairs. • Fulfil duties as a legal appointee in terms of the
MHSA - Ensure electrical compliance and safe operations
- Lead and manage mechanical, electricians and
contractors - Conduct fault finding and implement improvements
- Drives Zero-Harm Culture
Personal Attributes: • Advanced power failure analysis and
electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting skills
- Team Management • Financial Management • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
- Leadership and team management capability
- Project Management • Sound decision-making ability
- Strong safety focus
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
HOD FINANCIAL SERVICES
(EL PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-HFS-EL-05/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To provide strategic leadership over both Financial
Services and Supply Chain, ensuring strong governance,
cost optimisation, and efficient procurement to support
operational performance and long-term sustainability
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Post Graduate Degree or Honours in Finance /
Accounting / Commerce and CA(SA), or CIMA • 8 – 10 years’ senior financial management
experience explicitly within the mining or heavy
industry sector. • Proven leadership in finance and supply chain
departments
- Proven track record in managing teams and directing
senior finance professionals. • Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) systems like JDE, or similar
accounting software - Thorough knowledge of South African tax legislation,
deferred taxation, VAT audits, and diesel rebates. • In-depth understanding of IFRS, internal controls,
and corporate governance. • Expertise in budget preparation, 3-to-5-year
business planning, forecasting, and contractor
management
Job Responsibilities: • Directs long-term financial modelling and business
planning • Drives budgeting, forecasting, and resource
allocation to align with corporate objectives. • Manages working capital, cash flow forecasting, and
the funding of large-scale capital projects (e.g., new
processing plants)Ensures adherence to mining-specific financial
regulations, local tax laws (e.g., SARS compliance),
and royalty/mining right requirements. • Manages internal financial controls and oversees
risk assessment and mitigation regarding credit,
investment, and operational decisions
Monitors operational costs, overheads, and drives
cost-reduction strategies
Oversees the preparation and consolidation of
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Liaises with internal and external auditors and
ensures strict financial governance
Handles banking relationships, foreign exchange
(forex) hedging, and financing arrangements to
manage commodity price volatility. • Negotiates and validates commercial contracts,
insurance profiles, and procurement spending. • Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory
requirements
Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
Personal Attributes: • Mining Economics & Cost Accounting
- Mineral-Specific Taxation & Compliance
- Financial Reporting & Modelling
- Treasury & Capital Management • Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement • Governance and compliance focus
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
MINE PLANNER – LONG TERM
(DL PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-MPL-DL-08/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To develop and optimise the Life of Mine (LoM) plan for
Nkomati Nickel Mine, ensuring sustainable extraction of
nickel resources, alignment with the mine’s strategic
objectives, and maximisation of asset value through safe,
efficient, and cost-effective mining practices.
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Bachelor of Science, BTech or Bachelor’s Degree or
Advance Diploma in Mining Engineering
- A valid Blasting Certificate (Rock Breaker) • Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (MMCC) • Registration with the Engineering Council of South
Africa (ECSA) • Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in Mediumterm or long -term in pit designs and production
schedules. • At least 3 years of hands-on, underground, or
opencast production experience (e.g., serving as a
Shiftboss or Mine Overseer) to ensure plans are
practical. • Understanding of cut-off grades and orebody
modelling - Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining • High Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g.
Deswik, Datamine, Mine2-4D, Surpac or
MineSched) • Sound understanding of open pit mining operations
and production processes - Must be declared medically fit for duty
Job Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain Life of Mine plans
- Conduct pit optimisation and mine design
- Prepare long-term production schedules
- Support resource-to-reserve conversion
- Provide technical input into studies and strategic
planning - Create a yearly or multi-year plan showing where the
team will dig, waste movement and production
predictions. • Evaluates capital costs, operational costs, and
commodity price forecasts - Economic and Resource Strategy
- Design safe, long-lasting areas to store waste rock,
topsoil, and low-grade ore - Knowledge of Mine Health, Safety Act (MHSA)
regulations.) and company standards - Identify and support continuous improvement
opportunities in planning processes
Personal Attributes: • Strong analytical and technical capability
- Strategic mindset • Effective stakeholder engagement skills
- High level of accuracy and professional integrity
- Ability to design waste dumps, haul roads, and pit
limits - Working with geologists, surveyors, and on-site
managers to turn paper plans into real-world work. • Making quick, smart choices when the mine hits
unexpected problems - Presentation, Reporting and Problem-Solving Skills
- Understanding mining costs
- Economic Analysis
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
MINE PLANNER – SHORT TERM
(DL PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-MPS-DL-07/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To develop and manage short-term mine plans and
schedules that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective
execution of mining activities in alignment with the Life of
Mine plan and operational targets.
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor’s Degree or
Advance Diploma in Mining Engineering
- A valid Blasting Certificate (Rock Breaker) • Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (MMCC) • Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in short-term in
mine planning • At least 3 years of hands-on, underground, or
opencast production experience (e.g., serving as a
Shiftboss or Mine Overseer) to ensure plans are
practical. • Exposure to short-term mine planning and
scheduling - Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining • High Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g.
Deswik, Datamine, Mine2-4D, Surpac or
MineSched) • Sound understanding of mining operations and
production processes - Must be able to obtain Fitness Medical examination
certificate
Job Responsibilities: • Coordinate the number of machines, teams, and
materials needed to meet targets. • Ensure alignment between planning, geology,
survey, and mining teams. • Maintain integrity of planning data and systems
- Track actual production against the plan. Identify
problems and adjust schedules to get back on track. • Monitor production performance against plan and
recommend corrective actions - Conduct variance analysis and provide regular
planning reports - Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act
(MHSA) and company standards - Identify and support continuous improvement
opportunities in planning processes
Personal Attributes: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Planning, organising, and attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence. • Designing blast patterns and schedules
- Resource Management • Reconciliation and fixing errors
- Mine Design & Scheduling
- Communication and Problem-Solving Skills
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
(C4 PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-SDF-C4-04/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To coordinate and monitor all training and skills
development initiatives to ensure compliance with
legislative, organisational, and mining sector
requirements. To align training with operational needs
and statutory obligations, including SLP, BBBEE, Mining
Charter, MHSA, Employment Equity, and SETA
frameworks. Manages learning programmes such as
inductions, bursaries, internships, learnerships, graduate
development, RPL, and oversees WSP and ATR
submissions
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources,
Training & Development, Education, or related field; • National Diploma: ODETDP (NQF Level 5) • Accredited Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)
qualification. • Accredited Assessor or Moderator Certificate
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Skills
Development or Training Coordination within mining
or heavy industry; • Experience in WSP/ATR compilation and SETA
submissions; • Proven experience in managing Induction, bursaries,
learnerships, internships, and graduate programmes; • Experience in training compliance audits and
reporting. • Affiliated with SABPP - Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Mining
Charter requirements, BBBEE Skills Development
Act, MHSA training requirements; SETA systems
and reporting processes; • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) principles. • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office
applications, particularly Excel and E- Learning
programs
Job Responsibilities:/ • Coordinating and implementing workplace skills
development initiatives; • Developing and managing the Workplace Skills Plan
(WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR); • Aligning training interventions with SLP, BBBEE,
Mining Charter, MHSA, and Employment Equity
requirements; • Identifying organisational skills gaps and
coordinating training interventions; • Preparing, coordinating, and participating in internal
and external training and development audits; • Ensuring accurate training records and audit
readiness; • Managing internal and external bursary
programmes; • Coordinating learnerships, internships,
apprenticeships, and graduate development
programmes; • Developing and implementing Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) frameworks, policies, and
procedures; • Liaising with SETAs, training providers, educational
institutions, and internal stakeholders; • Monitoring learner progress, programme
effectiveness, and compliance reporting; • Compiling monthly, quarterly, and statutory training
reports.
Personal Attributes: • Strong attention to detail; • Analytical and problem-solving ability; • Good stakeholder engagement and interpersonal
skills; • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; • High level of integrity and professionalism; • Strong organisational and coordination skills. • Strong planning, coordination, and administrative
skills; • Excellent report writing and communication skills;
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
SPECIALIST HUMAN RESOURCES
(C5 PATTERSON GRADING)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NK-HR-C5-01/06/2026
Purpose of the Job:
To provide specialist Human Resources coordination,
governance, and compliance support across key areas
including HR administration, transformation, reporting,
and workforce assurance, ensuring alignment with
legislative requirements, Mining Charter obligations, and
organisational standards
Location: • Slaaihoek Farm, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
Job Requirements: • Degree / Diploma in Human Resources / Industrial
Psychology or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ HR generalist experience,
preferably within mining or heavy industry - Sound knowledge of Recruitment and Selection,
Mining Charter, SLP requirements and B-BBEE
frameworks - 3 years’ experience in HR Generalist role
- Ability to operate independently under pressure
- Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision - Affiliation with SABPP
- Advanced Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and
hands-on experience with an HR Information System
(HRIS) e.g. (Oracle Fusion) • Strong working knowledge of South African labour
frameworks (BCEA, LRA, EEA, and Skills
Development Act)
Job Responsibilities:/ • Responsible for HR administration and workforce
support across the employee lifecycle, • Drives Recruitment and Selection, record
management and compliance with HR policies.Manages statutory and regulatory requirements such
as the Social and Labour Plan (SLP), Mining Charter,
Employment Equity, B-BBEE, and ETI reporting. • Drives contractor compliance, HR governance,
audits, reporting, and analytics, while Supporting
transformation initiatives including Women in Mining
and GBVF programmes. • Ensures effective HR service delivery, compliance,
and data-driven decision-making aligned with
organisational and legislative requirements.
Personal Attributes: • Strong analytical and reporting capability
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality • Interpersonal & Behavioural Skills
Additional Information: • To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to the email address below before the closing date.
Email: •Nkomati.Recruitment@nkomati.co.za• No late applications will be considered or accepted. • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. • If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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