Senior Mining Engineer: Corporate Development

Impala Platinum is a leading mining and refining company committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Senior Mining Engineer:Corporate Development is responsible for providing integrated technical and commercial support to the Implats Group, with a specific focus on Corporate Development.

The position supports capital project evaluation, business development initiatives, and technical services to ensure alignment with Group strategy, value creation objectives, and governance standards. The successful candidate will bridge operational mining expertise with financial and strategic decision-making, enabling robust evaluation of growth opportunities, optimisation of existing assets, and informed capital allocation decisions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • NQF level 7 qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline
  • Professional registration (ECSA or equivalent) will be advantageous.
  • Post-graduate qualifications (e.g., MBA) will be advantageous.
  • Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in mining operations, technical services, or project evaluation.
  • Exposure to corporate development, feasibility studies, or project evaluation.
  • Deep working knowledge of reporting standards such as SAMREC.
  • Advanced knowledge of mine planning and optimisation tools.
  • Strong financial modelling, valuation, and project economics understanding.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • High level of emotional maturity, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conduct technical due diligence and support evaluation of mergers, acquisitions, and growth opportunities.
  • Provide technical input into capital projects, feasibility studies, and investment decisions.
  • Support financial modelling, valuation, and project economics analysis in collaboration with finance teams.
  • Evaluate and optimise mining operations, including life-of-mine planning and technical performance.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and Board.
  • Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, reporting standards, and industry requirements.
  • Identify, assess, and manage technical and project-related risks.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Group-wide technical standards.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across operations, corporate functions, and advisory partners.
  • Provide ad-hoc technical, strategic, and analytical support as required.
APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID) MUST BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET / HEAD OFFICE / VACANCIES / OR ON LET’S TALK. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES KINDLY VISIT THE IMPLATS WEBSITE WWW.IMPLATS.CO.ZA UNDER CAREERS AND APPLY ONLINE. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IN THE EVENT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE, 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 AND THE COMPANY’S 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 AND INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.

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