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 and Platinum 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

REQUIREMENTS:
Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Science)
Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering degree or NHD/BTech Extraction Metallurgy
Post graduate qualification might 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 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