Operations Manager

About the job Operations Manager: Plant

• DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 04.06.2026
• CLOSING DATE: 11.06.2026
• DEPARTMENT: CONCENTRATORS
• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage the plant and the production team according to safety standards to attain production targets.

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Grade 12/ STD 10 / NQF Level 4 is essential
• Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy Degree or NQF 7 Equivalent
• Minimum 5 years Metallurgical/Platinum/ Plant experience is essential
• 3-5 years Managerial position in a Processing plant environment is desirable

Competencies

• Processes: Crushing, Milling, Floatation & Thickener Operations.
• Engineering Knowledge
• Metallurgical Data Interpretation
• Extractive and Pyro knowledge
• Safety Principles and Knowledge of the MHSA
• Environmental Knowledge And associated legislation.
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects)
• Financial/Commercial Skills

Key Performance Areas

• Ensures production targets are met according to plan.
• Manages and develops staff responsible for production activities.
• Manages efficiency by ensuring the best possible revenue generation in optimising production and limiting costs.
• Manages plant costs according or better than business plan.
• Manages plant safety performance according to or better than business plan.
• Manages environmental standards according to or better than legislation.
• Promotes and manages initiatives for transformation in plant.
• Identifies and recommends initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and reducing operating costs within scope and assists with the implementation thereof to contribute to the achievement of operational objectives.
• Supports and participates in change management initiatives to drive transformation and optimisation.
• Advises management on business improvements initiatives identified.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

Important

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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