Process Shift Supervisor

Minopex; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A mineral processing company seeks an experienced Process Section Supervisor to oversee operations at a facility in Northern Cape. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience in mineral processing and a strong grasp of control room protocols. Key responsibilities include diagnosing equipment issues, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining production parameters. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential for this role, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Process Section Supervisor and/or Control room Operator.
• Minimum 5 years’ mineral processing experience on DMS Plants.
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and diagnose problems and breakdowns.
• Perform inspections as per Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability.
• Communicate equipment availabilities to stakeholders.
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize downtime.

Skills

Process Section Supervisor experience

Control room operation

Mineral processing experience

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

National Certificate Mineral Processing Level 2

Tools

Scada Systems

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

This position will be based at a site close to Postmasburg in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to assist with housekeeping and general operational activities as per instruction from the relevant supervisor

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4
• National Certificate Mineral Processing Level 2 or equivalent Mineral Processing qualification will be advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Process Section Supervisor and/or Control room Operator
• Minimum 5 years’ mineral processing experience on DMS Plants.
• Plant commissioning experience will be advantageous
• Familiar with Control Room Protocols and Scada Systems operation
• Multiple commodity experience will be viewed as beneficial
• English language proficiency
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Employee Relations and People Management skills
• Supervisory skills
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
• Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse previous shift information
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters
• Report equipment efficiencies according to the production requirements
• Communicate equipment availabilities and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize down time
• Ensure the adherence to the specified process parameters within the respective sections
• Identify causes of spillage in the plant and generate suggestions to eliminate spillages
• Ensure adherence to Process Standards and Procedures, COP Master File, SHEQ and legislative requirements
• Continuously monitor production information to ensure the attainment of shift objectives
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability