Imerys Rhino Mine: Metallurgy Internships 2024

Imerys Rhino Mine invites unemployed graduates to apply for Metallurgy Internship Programme 2024 / 2025.

Reports To: Junior Metallurgist
Business Division/Company/Department: Rhino Mine, Thabazimbi
Status: FTC Internship (24 Months)
Occupational Level: Semi-Skilled

Job Summary / Purpose

This internship aims to provide practical training through a structured 24-month program in the field of Health & Safety. This opportunity will offer the learner exposure to the working world while earning regulated benefits as per the discretionary grant funding policy of the MQA, including an all-inclusive stipend and basic medical aid cover.

Job Scope / Dimensions

• Legal compliance
• Reporting
• Project Management
• Administration & internal compliance
• Shadowing, learning & practicing

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all company health & safety practices and procedures.
• Adhere to task-related SOPs & checklists at all times.
• Assist the line manager with major and minor projects as detailed in objectives.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports as stipulated by the line manager.
• Participate in metallurgical continuous innovation projects.
• Engage in metallurgical accounting from ROM to final product.
• Focus areas include but are not limited to: interpretation of results, leading teams (shifts).

Job Specifications / Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering.
• Skills: Basic competency in Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
• Experience: No previous internship contract/experience.
• Employment Status: Must be unemployed.
• Age Group: Must fall within the South African Youth group.
• Demographics: Historically disadvantaged South African.
• Accommodation: Must have your own accommodation.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Other Skills: Problem-solving, team player.

Specific Aspects

Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This vacancy will be filled in line with our Employment Equity Plan and Policy. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups.

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying applicants should submit a comprehensive CV via email to koketso.mashakane@imerys.com by the closing date, 19 July 2024. If you are not contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: Due to the nature of this vacancy and the legislative requirements attached to this position, our search for suitable applicants will be conducted both internally and externally simultaneously.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience and kickstart your career in the field of Metallurgy!