Plant Shift Leader

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's in Rustenburg seeks a Plant Operator for the Mineral Processing-Concentrator to monitor and control the safe, efficient operation of a designated section in the metallurgical plant.

Applicants should hold Grade 12 or NQF 4, have at least 3 years of plant operator experience, and be proficient in MS Office. A medical certificate is essential or must be obtainable prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent certificate.
• Completed all modules and required Process Unit Standards.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Plant Operator.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid Medical Certificate or be fit to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Captures daily material ordering for operations within the concentrator.
• Monitor plant processes and take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure shift staff coverage and functional plant activities.
• Maintain safety practices and housekeeping in accordance with management.

Skills

Plant operations

Instrumentation

Health & safety

First aid

Process equipment setup

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Process Unit Standards completed

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Mineral Processing-Concentrator

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To monitor and control the safe, effective, and efficient operation of a designated section in the metallurgical plant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 Equivalent) certificate is essential.
• Completed all modules and required Process Unit Standards.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Plant Operator.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid Medical Certificate is essential or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Plant Processes (Concentrator)
• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of monitoring and instrumentation and the ability to take measurements from installed instrumentation
• Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant terminology used in mining
• Demonstrate knowledge of the various activities related to the processing of minerals
• Perform basic first aid.
• Prepare, set up and operate process equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Captures daily material ordering for different departments, most importantly the Explosive and Support orders.
• Check staff figures at start of shift and ensure that all plant activities are functionally covered.
• Monitor processes during shift and take corrective actions as and when required.
• Ensure work schedules are adhered to.
• Monitor the capturing of plant readings taken by plant operators.
• Ensure effective communication between the foreman, team members as well as other shifts.
• Operate all aspects of concentration in an efficient and controlled manner to meet production targets.
• Train and develop sub-ordinates.
• Adhere to safety practices, operational discipline, procedures, and good housekeeping as laid down by management.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.