Afrimat Vacancies Mpumalanga has established a significant presence in Mpumalanga province, with strategic operations serving the mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors. As a leading black empowered open pit mining company providing industrial minerals and construction materials across Southern Africa, Afrimat’s Mpumalanga facilities play a crucial role in our national supply chain.
Our Mpumalanga operations leverage the province’s rich mineral resources to produce high-quality aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and industrial minerals that support infrastructure development and construction projects throughout the region and beyond. With continued growth and investment in our Mpumalanga facilities, Afrimat is creating valuable employment opportunities across various disciplines and skill levels.
Mine Manager – Mpumalanga Quarries
Location: Nelspruit (Mbombela), Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Mining Operations
Job Description:
Afrimat is seeking an experienced Mine Manager to oversee our quarry operations in Mpumalanga. This senior position involves managing all aspects of mining operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing production processes, and leading operational teams to achieve targets safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily quarry operations across multiple Mpumalanga sites
- Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
- Develop and implement mine plans and production schedules
- Optimize resource utilization and production efficiency
- Lead and develop operational teams
- Manage operational budgets and control costs
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain stakeholder relationships including regulatory authorities
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure integrated operations
Requirements:
- Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mining operations, with at least 5 years in management
- In-depth knowledge of quarrying operations and techniques
- Strong understanding of mining legislation and compliance requirements
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
- Experience with mining software and production management systems
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Performance bonuses
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement benefits
- Vehicle allowance
- Professional development opportunities
Apply now to join our growing team at Afrimat Mpumalanga.
Drill and Blast Technician – Mpumalanga Operations
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Mining Operations
Job Description:
Afrimat requires a skilled Drill and Blast Technician to join our Mpumalanga operations. This technical role involves planning and executing drilling and blasting activities, ensuring optimal fragmentation while maintaining safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement drilling and blasting patterns
- Prepare blast plans and charging instructions
- Supervise drilling operations and blast preparation
- Conduct pre-blast and post-blast assessments
- Ensure compliance with blasting regulations and safety standards
- Optimize blast results to achieve desired fragmentation
- Maintain accurate records of all blasting activities
- Train and supervise blasting crews
- Monitor explosives inventory and usage
- Implement environmental controls related to blasting
Requirements:
- Blasting Certificate from the Department of Mineral Resources
- National Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 3 years of experience in drilling and blasting operations
- Thorough knowledge of explosives and blasting techniques
- Experience with blast design software
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations
- Analytical skills for blast result assessment
- Good communication and team leadership abilities
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonuses
- Medical aid and retirement benefits
- Housing allowance
- Skills development opportunities
This position represents one of our specialized Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga focused on technical mining expertise.
Safety Officer – Mpumalanga Sites
Location: Various sites, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: SHEQ
Job Description:
Afrimat is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety across all operations. We’re looking for a dedicated Safety Officer to join our SHEQ team in Mpumalanga. This role involves implementing and monitoring health and safety systems at our mining and production facilities across the province.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits at Mpumalanga operations
- Implement and maintain SHEQ management systems
- Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures
- Provide SHEQ training to employees and contractors
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Maintain SHEQ documentation and records
- Coordinate with management on safety improvement initiatives
- Participate in SHEQ committee meetings
- Monitor environmental performance and compliance
- Support quality control processes and initiatives
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent qualification
- SAMTRAC certification
- Minimum 3 years of experience in mining or industrial SHEQ
- Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and environmental regulations
- Incident investigation experience
- Good computer literacy (MS Office suite)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance incentives
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
This role is critical among our Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga as we prioritize the wellbeing of our workforce and environmental responsibility.
Production Manager – Aggregates
Location: Witbank (eMalahleni), Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Production
Job Description:
Afrimat is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee our aggregate operations in Mpumalanga. This senior position involves managing multiple production facilities, ensuring quality standards, and driving operational efficiency while meeting customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily production operations across aggregate plants in Mpumalanga
- Develop and implement production plans to meet demand forecasts
- Monitor and control production costs and resource utilization
- Ensure product quality meets specifications and customer requirements
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime
- Lead and develop production staff
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Manage production-related budgets and expenditure
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in aggregate production operations
- Minimum 5 years in management position
- In-depth knowledge of crushing and screening processes
- Strong understanding of quality control systems
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Experience with ERP systems and production management software
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Performance bonuses
- Comprehensive medical aid
- Retirement benefits
- Company vehicle
- Career advancement opportunities
This senior role is one of our most significant Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga for professionals with proven management experience.
Plant Supervisor – Ready-Mix Concrete
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Production
Job Description:
Afrimat is looking for a skilled Plant Supervisor to join our ready-mix concrete production facility in Mpumalanga. This hands-on role involves overseeing daily plant operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring production targets are met efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise ready-mix concrete batching operations
- Coordinate daily production activities and team assignments
- Monitor equipment performance and product quality
- Schedule and oversee maintenance activities
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures
- Manage inventory of raw materials and consumables
- Train and develop plant operators
- Prepare production reports and documentation
- Coordinate deliveries with logistics department
- Implement quality control procedures
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in concrete production or similar industry
- Previous supervisory experience
- Strong technical knowledge of batching equipment and processes
- Proficiency in maintenance management
- Good understanding of concrete technology and quality control
- Computer literacy (MS Office, batching systems)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Production bonuses
- Medical aid contribution
- Provident fund
- Training and development opportunities
- Potential for advancement within Afrimat
This position represents one of our core Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga for experienced production professionals.
Laboratory Technician – Construction Materials
Location: Nelspruit (Mbombela), Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Quality Assurance
Job Description:
Afrimat is recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join our testing facility in Mpumalanga. This role involves conducting tests on construction materials, analyzing results, and ensuring our products meet quality standards and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory and field testing of aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials
- Collect and prepare samples for testing
- Conduct quality control tests according to industry standards (SANS, COLTO)
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Document test results and prepare quality reports
- Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions
- Assist in developing quality improvement initiatives
- Support production teams with technical advice
- Implement and maintain laboratory quality systems
- Train junior laboratory staff
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in construction materials testing
- Knowledge of relevant testing standards and procedures
- Experience with laboratory equipment and testing methods
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy and data management abilities
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Performance incentives
- Medical and retirement benefits
- Skills development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
This technical role is among our specialized Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga requiring specific expertise in materials testing.
Mechanical Engineer – Mpumalanga Operations
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Engineering
Job Description:
Afrimat is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our technical team in Mpumalanga. This role involves providing engineering support to our mining and production operations, managing maintenance systems, and implementing equipment improvements across multiple sites in the province.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies for plant and equipment
- Design modifications and improvements to existing systems
- Oversee major repairs and installation projects
- Conduct equipment failure analysis and implement preventive measures
- Prepare technical specifications for new equipment procurement
- Manage engineering contractors and service providers
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Provide technical training and support to maintenance teams
- Participate in capital expansion projects
- Optimize equipment performance and reliability
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mining or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of crushing, screening, and materials handling equipment
- Experience with maintenance management systems
- Project management skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering software
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Performance bonuses
- Medical aid and retirement benefits
- Professional development support
- Opportunity for career advancement
This engineering position represents one of the key technical Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga for qualified professionals.
Electrical Foreman – Mpumalanga Maintenance Team
Location: Various sites, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Maintenance
Job Description:
Afrimat requires an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead our electrical maintenance team servicing multiple operations across Mpumalanga. This role involves overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment at our quarries and production facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise electrical maintenance teams across Mpumalanga sites
- Plan and coordinate electrical maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot complex electrical problems
- Implement preventive maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and standards
- Train and develop electrical technicians
- Manage spare parts inventory for electrical equipment
- Provide technical input for capital projects
- Prepare maintenance reports and documentation
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Trade Test certification as an Electrician
- Wireman’s License
- 5+ years of industrial electrical experience
- 3+ years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of PLCs, motors, and control systems
- Experience with high and low voltage installations
- Understanding of mining regulations related to electrical work
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Attractive salary package
- Performance bonuses
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement fund
- Skills development opportunities
- Career growth within the company
This position is among our critical maintenance-focused Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga.
Survey Technician – Mpumalanga Quarries
Location: Various sites, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Technical Services
Job Description:
Afrimat is looking for a Survey Technician to join our technical team in Mpumalanga. This role involves conducting surveys at our quarry operations, calculating volumes, preparing survey plans, and providing technical support for mine planning activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct topographical and volume surveys at Mpumalanga quarries
- Calculate material volumes for production reporting
- Prepare survey plans and maps
- Set out blast patterns and mining boundaries
- Maintain survey records and documentation
- Provide survey data for mine planning purposes
- Ensure survey equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
- Support exploration activities as required
- Implement survey quality control procedures
- Train assistant surveyors and operators
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Mine Surveying or Geomatics
- Registration with SAGC as a Survey Technician
- 3+ years of experience in mining or quarry surveying
- Proficiency with modern survey equipment (Total Station, GPS)
- Experience with survey and CAD software
- Knowledge of volume calculation methods
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance incentives
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement benefits
- Skills development opportunities
- Potential for advancement within Afrimat
This specialized role is one of our technically focused Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga.
Sales Representative – Construction Materials
Location: Nelspruit/Witbank, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Sales
Job Description:
Afrimat is seeking an energetic Sales Representative to join our commercial team in Mpumalanga. This role involves developing and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets for our construction materials product range.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and sell Afrimat’s construction materials throughout Mpumalanga
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Prepare quotations and technical submissions for projects
- Negotiate contracts and terms with clients
- Provide technical advice and support to customers
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities
- Collaborate with production teams to meet customer requirements
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Represent Afrimat at industry events and functions
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Technical field
- 3+ years of sales experience in construction materials or related industry
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and applications
- Established network in the construction industry in Mpumalanga
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Proficiency with CRM systems
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
Benefits:
- Basic salary plus commission structure
- Performance incentives
- Vehicle allowance
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement benefits
- Sales training and development
This customer-facing role represents one of our growth-focused Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga.
Logistics Coordinator – Mpumalanga Distribution
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Logistics
Job Description:
Afrimat requires a skilled Logistics Coordinator to manage the distribution of our products throughout the Mpumalanga region. This role involves coordinating transportation activities, optimizing delivery routes, and ensuring timely delivery to customers while maintaining cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily deliveries of construction materials to customers in Mpumalanga
- Schedule and dispatch trucks and delivery vehicles
- Optimize transportation routes and loads
- Monitor delivery performance and address issues
- Maintain logistics documentation and records
- Liaise with customers regarding delivery requirements
- Coordinate with production sites regarding product availability
- Manage relationships with transport contractors
- Implement cost-saving initiatives in transportation
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations
Requirements:
- Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in logistics coordination, preferably in bulk materials
- Knowledge of transportation planning and optimization
- Experience with logistics management systems
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving abilities and initiative
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and logistics software
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonuses
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement benefits
- Skills development opportunities
- Career advancement within Afrimat
This coordination role is among our operationally critical Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga.
Human Resources Officer – Mpumalanga Region
Location: Nelspruit (Mbombela), Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Human Resources
Job Description:
Afrimat is looking for a Human Resources Officer to support our operations across the Mpumalanga region. This role involves providing HR services including recruitment, employee relations, training coordination, and HR administration for multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate recruitment and selection processes
- Conduct induction for new employees
- Maintain employee records and HR information systems
- Administer leave, benefits, and payroll inputs
- Support performance management processes
- Coordinate training and development activities
- Handle employee queries and provide first-line HR support
- Assist with employment equity and transformation initiatives
- Support employee wellness programs
- Ensure compliance with labor legislation and company policies
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in mining or industrial setting
- Knowledge of South African labor legislation
- Experience with HR systems and HRIS
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Problem-solving orientation
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance incentives
- Medical aid contribution
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
This HR position is among our people-focused Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga.
Why Join Afrimat in Mpumalanga?
Afrimat offers numerous advantages for professionals seeking career growth in the mining and construction materials sector in Mpumalanga:
- Strategic Growth Region: Mpumalanga is a key focus area for Afrimat’s expansion plans, with significant investment in our operations across the province
- Industry Leadership: Join a leading company with a strong reputation for quality and reliability in construction materials and mining
- Stability and Growth: Benefit from Afrimat’s diversified business model that has demonstrated consistent growth even during challenging economic times
- Skills Development: Access extensive training and mentorship programs designed to develop your career within the company
- Values-Driven Culture: Experience a supportive work environment built on strong values including integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Community Impact: Contribute to Mpumalanga’s development through our community engagement and local economic development initiatives
How to Apply for Afrimat Vacancies Mpumalanga
If you’re interested in joining Afrimat in Mpumalanga, follow these steps to apply for our current vacancies:
- Prepare Your Application:
- Update your CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
- Write a concise cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the specific Afrimat vacancy in Mpumalanga
- Gather copies of relevant certifications, qualifications, and references
- Submit Your Application:
- Email your application to careers.mpumalanga@afrimat.co.za with the position title in the subject line
- Alternatively, visit our careers portal at www.afrimat.co.za/careers to apply online
Important Notes About Applications:
- Please specify which Afrimat vacancy in Mpumalanga you are applying for
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Afrimat reserves the right to withdraw any position at any time
- All appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity policy
- Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups
Contact Information for Afrimat Mpumalanga
For more information about Afrimat vacancies Mpumalanga or our operations in the province, please contact:
Afrimat Mpumalanga Regional Office
25 Rothery Street
Nelspruit (Mbombela)
Mpumalanga, 1200
Phone: 013 752 3062
Email: mpumalanga@afrimat.co.za
Website: www.afrimat.co.za