Job Opportunities at Marula Platinum and Impala Platinum Holdings – June 2026

Multiple exciting employment opportunities are now available within South Africa’s mining sector.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for three vacancies currently open at Marula Platinum and Implats across Burgersfort and Rustenburg.

1. Social Worker – C4

Job Title: Social Worker – C4
Location: Burgersfort, South Africa
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Contract: Permanent (Not Specified)
Department: Human Resources

Job Overview

The Social Worker – C4 position is responsible for providing professional social work and employee wellness services within the mine by addressing employees’ psychosocial, emotional, behavioural, and social challenges.

The role supports employee well-being, workplace productivity, safety, and long-term organisational sustainability through Employee Assistance Programme interventions aligned with labour legislation and wellness strategies.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work (NQF Level 8) is essential
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) is essential
2–3 years experience in Employee Wellness or EAP services is essential

Experience in industrial or mining environments is advantageous
2–3 years experience in trauma counselling, substance abuse, and crisis intervention is essential
Valid medical certificate or medically fit to obtain one

Key Competencies

Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
Psychosocial risk management knowledge
Strong communication and facilitation skills

Excellent report writing abilities
Crisis intervention and trauma support experience
Strong understanding of South African labour and social legislation
Case management and counselling skills

Key Responsibilities

Visit hospitalised employees and employees on sick leave due to mining-related accidents
Conduct family needs assessments for injured or deceased employees
Provide trauma counselling and family support services
Facilitate educational support for children of deceased employees

Coordinate employee assistance programmes with external providers
Arrange accommodation and transport for family hospital visits
Support employees undergoing medical incapacitation processes
Facilitate portable skills training for injured employees

2. Administrative Supervisor – C1

Job Title: Administrative Supervisor – C1
Location: Burgersfort, South Africa
Closing Date: 19 June 2026
Contract: Permanent (Not Specified)
Department: Mining

Job Overview

The Administrative Supervisor – C1 role focuses on assisting Heads of Department with administrative functions while planning and executing communication strategies for shaft employees.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate is essential
Minimum 3 years administrative experience is essential
Computer literacy in MS Office packages is essential
Ability to work independently

Highly motivated and self-driven personality
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Fluent written and spoken English
Valid medical certificate or medically fit to obtain one

Key Responsibilities

Assist HODs with daily administrative duties
Coordinate meetings, schedules, emails, and office duties
Manage documentation between shaft and DMR
Maintain electronic shared database systems

Track workplace injuries and report to finance departments
Analyse and report injury statistics daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly
Liaise with medical and management departments for reporting accuracy
Manage work stoppage reporting systems

Capture meeting minutes accurately
Compile presentations for HOD meetings
Plan and execute communication campaigns aligned with shaft operations
Manage communication channels including newsletters, production boards, videos, and team briefs
Report on communication effectiveness to HOD

3. Instrument Technician: Plant

Job Title: Instrument Technician: Plant
Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
Closing Date: 16 June 2026
Contract: Permanent (Not Specified)
Department: Concentrators

Job Overview

The Instrument Technician: Plant position is responsible for safely designing, installing, fault-finding, repairing, and maintaining instrumentation systems and IT infrastructure within plant operations.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification is essential
Instrumentation Trade Certificate and NQF 5 Certificate OR
Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering Diploma (NQF 6 equivalent)

Minimum 3 years Instrument Mechanician experience or practical experience with higher learning qualification
Valid medical certificate or medically fit to obtain one

Required Competencies

Knowledge of workplace health and safety standards
Understanding of process control loops
Knowledge of final control element equipment maintenance
PLC programming and troubleshooting skills

Instrumentation installation and fault-finding expertise
Preventative maintenance knowledge
Computer networking architecture knowledge
Problem-solving and technical diagnostic skills
Ability to read and interpret instrumentation drawings

Key Responsibilities

Conduct equipment fault-finding using testing equipment
Design and compile PLC software programmes
Debug and troubleshoot PLC systems
Install programmable logic controllers and final control systems

Repair flow, pressure, level, temperature and analytical equipment
Install and configure network operating systems
Commission local area computer networks
Support internal stakeholders to achieve operational objectives
Ensure compliance with mine safety standards and regulations

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

Updated CV
Copies of qualifications
Certified ID copy
All documents combined into one file

For internal applicants, managers or supervisors must be aware of submitted applications.

Apply Online

For Instrument Technician applications through Implats: Apply Here

Implats Careers Portal

For Marula Platinum vacancies, applications must follow the internal and external recruitment process outlined in the official vacancy notice.

Important Notices

Shortlisted candidates may undergo psychometric assessments
If no feedback is received within 30 days after closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful

Preference will be given to designated groups according to Employment Equity legislation
Personal information will be processed according to POPIA regulations
Employers reserve the right not to make an appointment