Senior Plant Manager, Mineral Processing

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Plant Manager to lead a mineral processing facility in Vereeniging. You will oversee production, maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance, and drive performance improvements across a large operations team.

The role requires engineering discipline, budget accountability, and a track record of optimizing complex mineral processing circuits in heavy industry. You will collaborate with procurement, logistics and technical support, develop maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree likely required; leadership and team management experience in mining or heavy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, preventative maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the plant budget and ensure cost-effective operations and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics and technical support to ensure seamless operations.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Plant Manager to lead a mineral processing facility in Vereeniging. You will oversee production, maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance, and drive performance improvements across a large operations team.

The role requires engineering discipline, budget accountability, and a track record of optimizing complex mineral processing circuits in heavy industry. You will collaborate with procurement, logistics and technical support, develop maintenance