Job Description

VACANCY: OPERATORS: BLENDING X2



TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: FIXED TERM CONTRACT (6 MONTHS)



GRADE: B - LOWER



DIVISION: SMELTER



CLOSING: 22 MAY 2025



As a proudly South African company with a global footprint, Rand Refinery is one of the world's leading Gold and Silver Refiner and operates one of the largest low-grade gold recovery Smelters on the African continent. With over a 100-year history, we have transformed and reshaped value not only in metals but people's lives too. We've spent the last century using innovation to create real competitive advantage for our partners, our communities and our business.



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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION



Execute and ensure that SHEQ and quality standards are practiced. The operator executes the role of collecting bags to blend all the bags according to the charge list. The operator also assists in stock-take preparation to ensure that all material is accounted during the stock-count.



SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO


Materials and fluxes are collected, and homogeneity is maintained so that material blended on floor is according to charge calculator. Silos are always full as required by arc furnace. Their material transfer to silos is defined and accurate, and stock levels are monitored. Charges are blended in time. Silos>1 overnight during weekdays, Silos>3 during weekends. Frequency of charge unavailability & working weekend 0% Housekeeping standards are maintained high at smelter plant. All signs are conspicuously displayed, plant washed and stacking and storage standards. Participation during stock count to ensure correct labelling and proper evaluation of units. No written-off bags found during stock count. Ensures that the charge is blended according to the recipe to ensure that the melting can be obtained at the furnace. Preparation of ITM's for sampling through operating the crusher plants at the Smelter. Waste management within the Smelter area. Drives timeous and accurate reporting through production logs & performance feedback on shift basis. Ensures that all by-products generated are weighed and sent for sampling for metal balance purposes. Implements methods & suggestions from the process leader (i.e. waste reduction, productivity, and cost management.) Ensure that there is full compliance with the SHEQ procedures for people and equipment and product Ensure culture of working as a team to maximise blending outputs


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


A completed Matric qualification. Up to 1 year experience in smelting operations.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES


Computer proficiency (MS Word, PowerPoint presentation, Excel and Word). Communication skills- Able to communicate technical knowledge to others. Risk Management skills- Able to identify and eradicate risk. Training skills- Able to train others. * Administrative skills- Able to effectively manage the administrative.