Senior Plant Manager - Iron Ore Processing & Maintenance

CA Mining; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Mining is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a mining processing facility with a strong Mechanical Engineering background and extensive iron ore processing experience. The role emphasizes safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, including jaw and cone crusher circuits and concentrator plant leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure statutory and environmental compliance while

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Processing-related qualifications or certifications advantageous.
• Safety and first-aid training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and maintenance of the processing plant.
• Manage fixed crushing plant performance, availability and reliability.
• Oversee jaw and cone crusher operations and associated plant infrastructure.
• Take responsibility for the plant’s engineering and maintenance functions.
• Drive preventative and planned maintenance strategies.
• Manage plant production, costs, safety and operational performance.
• Lead engineering, maintenance and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, plant optimisation and equipment reliability.
• Manage contractors, shutdowns and major maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Mining industry experience

Crusher operations

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CA Mining is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a mining processing facility with a strong Mechanical Engineering background and extensive iron ore processing experience. The role emphasizes safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, including jaw and cone crusher circuits and concentrator plant leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure statutory and environmental compliance while