Plant Manager

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Glencore Coal SA Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa iMpunzi Complex

Job ID

IMP MM 2026/01

Closing date

01/07/2026

Last Updated

23/06/2026

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

Plant Manager

The incumbent in this role is responsible for managing the delivery and execution of the Operational Plan for areas of responsibility, focusing on the areas of safety and production through selection, development and optimal utilisation of people and equipment; the daily, weekly and monthly monitoring of the relevant processes and delivery of targets; and the identification and management of risks

Key Responsibilities

Managing the CHPP from ROM section, processing plant, discard disposal, road sales to train loading Managing compliance with MHSA and Company Policies and Procedures Optimizing efficiency of coal processing operations Ensuring the deliverance of the right quantity and quality of coal and the timeous delivery of coal products Managing and controlling of Eskom contracts

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy Advanced Lump Ore Beneficiation Certificate will be advantageous

Minimum Experience

Minimum 6 years’ experience in Metallurgy post tertiary qualification of which 3 years should be at a D2 Metallurgist level

Behavioural Competencies

Ability to carefully and objectively analyse and evaluate information to inform decisions and key actions Consciousness for details and the ability to produce consistently high quality and accurate work Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives Ability to take the initiative and invest energy to make things happen