Senior Mineral Processing Leader: Plant Optimization

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with comprehensive bene

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance bonuses

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Superintendent for a prominent international mining company in Mpumalanga near Nelspruit. The role leads a team of process engineers and operators, driving safe, efficient mineral processing operations and continuous improvement across circuits to maximize recovery and product quality.

The ideal candidate has a Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering degree and 8+ years in mineral processing with strong leadership, data analysis, and process control expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in mineral processing in mining.
• Proven supervisory/managerial experience in processing plants.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing techniques (comminution, flotation, leaching, solid-liquid separation).
• Proven ability to optimize plant performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day mineral processing operations: crushing, grinding, flotation, and related circuits.
• Ensure throughput, recovery, and product quality targets are met.
• Enforce safety protocols and environmental management systems.
• Lead, mentor, and develop process engineers, operators, and maintenance staff.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure plant reliability and minimize downtime.
• Participate in capital project evaluations and new process technology upgrades.
• Develop and manage the processing department budget.
• Foster safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Data analysis

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Superintendent for a prominent international mining company in Mpumalanga near Nelspruit. The role leads a team of process engineers and operators, driving safe, efficient mineral processing operations and continuous improvement across circuits to maximize recovery and product quality.

The ideal candidate has a Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering degree and 8+ years in mineral processing with strong leadership, data analysis, and process control expertise.