PLANT MANAGER - Steelpoort Verfied

Salary Negotiable Steelpoort, Mpumalanga Steelpoort, Mpumalanga more than 14 days ago 07-06-2018 9:25:34 AM
02-08-2018 9:25:34 AM
Purpose of the Job:
Overall operational management of a plant to ensure that the plant and operating staff operates effectively according to the agreed business plan and process parameters in order to meet respective safety and product quality and quantity targets. HDSA, with strong Chrome experience and a bit of PGM experience will be advantageous. The role carries legal accountability with a 3.1 appointment in terms of the MHSA.

Major Tasks of the Job:
• Effective operation of 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
• Manage engineering equipment planned / preventative maintenance systems
• Ensures adherence to legislative requirements and the company’s Health and Safety Standards – 3.1a legal appointment
• 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

Knowledge/Education Requirement:
• Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Science)
• Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering degree or NHD/BTech Extraction Metallurgy
• Post graduate qualification might 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 will be advantageous
• Good computer literacy (MS Office), administration and housekeeping skills are essential
• Valid medical fitness certificate
• Code 8 driver’s license and own transport

Personality Requirements:
• Team player
• Self-managed, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual
• A natural leader with good communication skills

Other Requirements:
• Fit for movement in plants
• Be prepared to relocate, if necessary
• Prepared to be on standby 24 hours.