Senior Plant Manager - Iron Ore Processing & Reliability

Ca Global Headhunters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Mining is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a large processing operation in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The role requires a strong Mechanical Engineering background and a proven track record managing concentrator plants with jaw and cone crushers.

You will oversee engineering, maintenance, production, safety, costs and compliance, drive maintenance strategies, mentor engineering and operations teams, and ensure reliability and continuous improvement in iron ore processing.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in mining with mechanical engineering and plant leadership in concentrator environments.
• Iron ore experience is essential.
• Experience with concentrator plants, jaw and cone crushers.
• 2.6.1 legal appointment for a full processing plant is essential.
• 3.1(a) legal appointment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Based in South Africa and willing to relocate to the Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operation and maintenance of the processing plant.
• Manage fixed crushing plant performance, availability and reliability.
• Oversee jaw and cone crusher operations and 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 statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, plant optimisation and equipment reliability.
• Manage contractors, shutdowns and major maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Iron ore processing

Concentrator plants

Jaw crusher ops

Cone crusher ops

Plant operations

Maintenance management

Safety management

Contractor management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CA Mining is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a large processing operation in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The role requires a strong Mechanical Engineering background and a proven track record managing concentrator plants with jaw and cone crushers.

You will oversee engineering, maintenance, production, safety, costs and compliance, drive maintenance strategies, mentor engineering and operations teams, and ensure reliability and continuous improvement in iron ore processing.