Plant Manager - Mineral Processing

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Relocation assistance

Housing benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee a mineral processing facility near Nelspruit. You will drive efficiency, optimize recovery, manage budgets, and lead a multidisciplinary team to meet production targets.

The role requires extensive mineral processing experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage complex facilities in a high-standard mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in mineral processing operations, with at least 5 in a management role.
• Experience managing large-scale processing plants incl. crushing, grinding and beneficiation.
• Strong plant maintenance, safety regulations, and environmental management knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations for safe, efficient production.
• Develop strategies to optimize throughput, recovery, and product quality.
• Oversee maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Lead and develop the operations team with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mineral processing

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety & compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Eng

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting for a results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee their mineral processing facility near Nelspruit . This senior leadership position is responsible for the overall management of plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance. You will drive operational efficiency, optimize recovery rates, manage budgets, and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve production targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mineral processing operations and a proven ability to manage complex facilities, ensuring maximum profitability and adherence to the highest industry standards in a key operational hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day plant operations, ensuring efficient and safe production.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize throughput, recovery, and product quality.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of plant equipment to minimize downtime and ensure operational reliability.
• Manage plant budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the plant operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mineral processing operations, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale processing plants, including crushing, grinding, and beneficiation circuits.
• Strong understanding of plant maintenance, safety regulations, and environmental management systems.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and financial management skills.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and a substantial performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension fund.
• Relocation assistance and potential for housing benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing mining group.
• A challenging and dynamic role with significant operational responsibility.