Junior Plant Superintendent

Dante Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel is seeking a Junior Plant Superintendent to join our team in Polokwane / Pietersburg. You will report to the Production Manager and help manage and optimize day-to-day plant operations, monitor performance, recoveries, and quality, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure reliable plant operation.

The ideal candidate holds a mining background with postgraduate degrees in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering (Honours: B Eng Mechanical; Honours:

Qualifications

• Must have a mining background and a postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Honours degrees in Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Chemical Engineering are required.
• 2–4 years of experience in a similar plant role.

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 safety and discipline standards.
• Develop understanding of mineral processing.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Honours: B Eng (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,