Junior Plant Superintendent

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Polokwane seeks a Junior Plant Superintendent to help manage and optimize our mineral processing operations. You will report to the Production Manager and work with production and engineering teams to keep plant performance and safety standards aligned.

The role requires a mining background and postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering, with 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong communication and teamwork skills to

Qualifications

• Mining background with Honours in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate engineering qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and optimizing plant operations
• Monitor plant performance, targets, recoveries and quality
• Identify and implement operational solutions
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams
• Maintain equipment and ensure reliable plant operation
• Lead operational teams and uphold safety and discipline
• Develop understanding of mineral processing

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Honours: BEng (Mechanical)

Honours: BEng Metallurgical

Honours: BSc Chemical Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Junior Plant Superintendent to join our team in Polokwane / Pietersburg. As a key member of the operations team, you will report to the Production Manager and play a vital role in the day-to-day management and optimization of plant operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in managing and optimizing plant operations
• Monitor plant performance, production targets, recoveries, and quality
• Identify and implement operational solutions
• Work closely with production and engineering teams
• Maintain equipment and ensure reliable plant operation
• Manage operational teams and uphold standards of safety and discipline
• Develop a strong understanding of mineral processing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for candidates with a background in Mining and a postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering. Key qualifications include Honours: B Eng (Mechanical), Honours: BEng Metallurgical, Honours: BSc Chemical Engineering.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

This role requires 2-4 years of experience in a similar position and the ability to make confident decisions during operational challenges. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a motivated professional looking to advance your career in plant operations.