Senior Mineral Processing Ops Leader | Upington

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package
Medical aid and retirement fund
Professional development and career-hr

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a mineral processing facility in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant operation, ensuring optimal mineral recovery and cost control.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and mentor a technical team across metallurgy, maintenance, and safety functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, with 8+ years in operations management within mineral

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field required.
  • Minimum 8 years in operations management within mineral processing; at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Master's degree is advantageous; strong knowledge of mineral processing technologies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day mineral processing plant operations to meet production targets and quality standards.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise mineral recovery.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership
Operations management
Process control
Maintenance management
Budgeting
Safety
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/ Chemical Eng
Master's degree

Tools

Process control systems
Automation
Maintenance management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a mineral processing facility in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant operation, ensuring optimal mineral recovery and cost control.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and mentor a technical team across metallurgy, maintenance, and safety functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, with 8+ years in operations management within mineral

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