Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

Overall management of the plant to ensure that the plant and operating staff operate effectively according to the agreed business plan and process parameters. Meet respective safety and product quality and quantity targets.
The role carries legal accountability with a 3.1a legal appointment in terms of the MHSA.

Major Tasks of the Job:

• Effective operation of the plant as an effective business unit to an agreed business plan and process parameters.
• Develop a 2-5 years resource and mining strategy and coordinate ore and services to the plant
• Responsible for compilation and control of production, quality and cost budgets
• Creating a high-performing team and a conducive employee relations climate - people management (HR and IR) in a unionized environment
• Ensures adherence to legislative requirements and the companys Health and Safety Standards
• Financial Management (operational and capital cost budgets)
• Responsible for research and development
• Maintain a good relationship with the clients at host-mine and liaise on all relevant plant issues

Knowledge / Education Requirement:

• Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Science)
• Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering Degree or BTech Extraction Metallurgy or similar
• Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience on metallurgical plants and projects, with at least
• 5 years in supervisory / management position
• PGM flotation and chrome recovery plant experience are recommended
• Good computer literacy (MS Office), administration and housekeeping skills are essential
• Valid medical fitness certificate - Fit for movement in plants
• Code 8 drivers license and own transport

Interested, please send me your updated CV (in Word format please). To:

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