Mobile Crushing and Screening Site Manager

Afrimat Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrimat Limited is seeking a Mobile Crushing and Screening Site Manager to oversee daily operations at our mobile crushing and screening site. You will lead a team, manage costs, ensure safety standards, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize plant performance.

The role requires a relevant engineering qualification and 3+ years in a managerial position, with experience on major crushing equipment; strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification, National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Mining).
• +3 years’ experience in a manager role.
• Experience with Metso, Finlay, Terex, Astec/Osborn crushing & screening equipment advantageous.
• Ability to cost and understand company finances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily mobile crushing and screening operations.
• Manage subordinates: handovers, timesheets, log sheets, inspections, and employee relations.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with engineering sections to minimize downtime.
• Monitor process efficiency and quality; ensure SHE policies are followed.
• Forecast costs and monitor site budgets; report production and KPI trends.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & organising

Communication

Costing & budgeting

SHEQ knowledge

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree or National Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical/Mining)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Mobile Crushing and Screening Site Manager

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification, National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Mining).
• +3 years’ experience in a manager role
• Manage and oversee day-to-day SHHEQ functions within your area of responsibility, ensuring all activities align with legal and company standards.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Suite, specifically excel)
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Legal/Operational compliance knowledge
• Administrative Skills - Prioritising Skills - Conflict Management skills – Team Management Skills.
• Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling skills are essential.
• Surface blasting Ticket will be advantageous
• Experiencing working on different Mobile crushing equipment is a must.
• Must be able to do costing and understand company finances.
• Experience working on Metso, Finlay, Terex, Astec/Osborn crushing and screening equipment will be advantageous.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Proven track record of successes in plant operations, safety and production.
• Valid drivers’ license
• RSA Id document
• Be prepared to work after hours when needed.
• Will be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Will be able to work independently as well in a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Oversee,coordinate and optimize daily mobile crushing and screening operations.
• Manage subordinates, which includes shift handovers, timesheet management, log sheets, over inspections and employee relations.
• Analyse, process and act on information.
• Develop subordinates by continuously improving the knowledge of team and conducting on the job training.
• Plan activities in accordance with production requirements and allocate resources as required.
• Liaise with the client
• Liaise and synchronise plant maintenance schedules/activities with engineering sections.
• Continuously monitor process efficiency and quality parameters.
• Ensure adherence and implementation of SHE policies and procedures.
• Willing to work overtime and be available for callouts should the need arise.
• Monitor operational costs,manage site budgets and do forecasting
• Reporting daily and monthly production and financial KPI’s
• Making sure that critical spares are always available on site.