Plant Operator

Job highlights

Glencore Coal SA Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa iMpunzi and Tweefontein Complex

Job ID

IMP/TWF 2026/01

Closing date

14/07/2026

Last Updated

06/07/2026

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.

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

Plant Operator

The successful candidate will be responsible to plan, organise, lead and control the safe operation of the coal production plant and out-loading section.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Monitoring and inspecting plant equipment Reporting of all defects to relevant plant stakeholders Performing process maintenance Complying with Health, Environmental and safety rules and procedures at all times Meeting good housekeeping standards Knowledge of the plant and ability to do fault finding

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 12 Introduction to Lump Ore Beneficiation (Basic Coal Preparation) Certificate Driver’s License (Code EB / 08)

Minimum Experience

5 Years’ experience in the coal processing plant environment

Behaviour Competencies

Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, follow instructions and limit risks of non-compliance to the business Ability to encourage and develop others to pro-actively build talent capacity and create opportunities to address current and future development needs Ability to create shared meaning by clearly and confidently communicating the relevant information to a decision or task, in a verbal format