Sibanye-Stillwater Technical Assistant

Applicants are invited to apply for the Sibanye-Stillwater Technical Assistant

Sibanye-Stillwater is a proudly South African multinational mining and metals processing group with a commitment to diversity, transformation, and sustainable employment. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we actively seek to enhance equitable demographic representation and provide access to employment and training for people with disabilities, in line with our Employment Equity Plan and Disability Policy.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science

• Valid Driver’s License and own reliable transport

• Medically fit for underground work

• Clear security screening record

Experience & Technical Skills Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in seismic system support, preferably in the mining sector

• Practical knowledge of seismic hardware and connectivity

• Competent in Seismic systems maintenance

• Experience in diagnosing and testing:

  • NetSP/ADC

  • DSLAM modems

  • Seismometer-related communication systems

• Skilled in data processing and seismic event analysis for system performance evaluation

• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams (Engineering & Rock Engineering)

Key Responsibilities For The Sibanye-Stillwater Technical Assistant 

• Maintain seismic systems and install new sites across Gold and Platinum operations

• Ensure seismic system uptime above 85% through proactive maintenance

• Monitor and ensure high data quality from seismic instruments

• Conduct planned maintenance and address technical faults promptly

• Collaborate with the Supervisor Technical on system-related issues and recommend improvements

• Ensure all underground seismic system installations are completed within deadlines

• Perform continuous equipment monitoring, health checks, and technical reporting

• Compile and submit daily and weekly reports on seismic system performance

• Provide after-hours support, including standby duties and call-outs

• Ensure optimal planning, resource allocation, and compliance with technical standards

Personal Attributes & Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• High attention to detail in diagnosing technical issues

• Self-motivated and results-driven

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Proven ability to work underground and in high-pressure environments

Why Join Sibanye-Stillwater?

• Work with cutting-edge seismic monitoring systems

• Be part of a globally respected and values-driven mining group

• Gain exposure to multi-commodity operations (Gold and PGM sectors)

• Enjoy career growth in a technically demanding role

• Participate in high-impact mining safety and performance initiatives

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