Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Science)
Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering Degree or BTech Extraction Metallurgy or similar
Post graduate qualification would be advantageous
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 is compulsory
Good computer literacy (MS Office), administration and housekeeping skills are essential
Valid medical fitness certificate - Fit for movement in plants
Code 8 driver's license and own transport
legal accountability with a 3.1a legal appointment in terms of the MHSA
Prepared to be on standby 24 hours.
Purpose of the Job:
Overall management of the plant to ensure that the plant and operating staff operates effectively according to the agreed business plan and process parameters. Meet respective safety and product quality and quantity targets.
Duties:
Effective operation of the plant as an effective business unit to an agreed business plan and process parameters.
Develop 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 company's Health and Safety Standards
Financial Management (operational and capital cost budgets)
Responsible for research and development
Maintain good relationship with client at host-mine and liaise on all relevant plant issues