Plant & Mining Operations Lead

PPC Recruitment; Diepsloot; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC seeks a Works Manager to lead and oversee plant and opencast mining operations in South Africa, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production. The role drives performance, budgets, compliance and workforce development while promoting continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aggregates, open-cast mining at managerial level and a relevant degree with management qualifications; registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in aggregates manufacturing processes.
• Opencast mining experience at managerial level.
• Bachelor's degree in mining/engineering with management qualification.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Office and administration duties: Analyse, record and improve mining/plant equipment efficiencies; implement and maintain administrative policies and systems.
• Team leadership and development: Supervise admin staff, assign tasks and monitor performance; manage discipline and corrective actions.
• Operational support: Ensure operational performance meets defined targets and direct activities for optimal and sustainable output.
• Financial and procurement support: Manage assets and ensure budget adherence.
• Compliance and Record keeping: Comply with PPC policies and legal requirements; short- and long-term mining plans.
• Communication and stakeholder management: Ensure product quality meets standards and customer requirements.
• Process improvement and efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and workflows in admin; increase exposed reserves.
• Policy: Align with company strategy and diversity/inclusion considerations during hiring.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining/Engineering with management qualification

Job description

PPC seeks a Works Manager to lead and oversee plant and opencast mining operations in South Africa, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production. The role drives performance, budgets, compliance and workforce development while promoting continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aggregates, open-cast mining at managerial level and a relevant degree with management qualifications; registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa is advantageous.