Superintendent Production Plants - Wessels Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

at Wessels Mine in Hotazel, Northern Cape, seeks a Superintendent Production Plants to lead surface processing, product handling and load-out operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance. You will drive production, quality and logistics performance through people leadership, contractor management and continuous improvement, optimize plant performance and manage budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a production/mining environment is required.
• Experience with metallurgical plants is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS packages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage surface processing plants and ore dispatch operations to safely deliver production targets.
• Develop and execute operational and strategic plans to support business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and resources to optimize productivity and control costs.

Education

Degree or BTECH in Metallurgy

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Superintendent Production Plants - Wessels Mine

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world’s manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part‑time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full‑time position.

As a Superintendent Production Plants, you will be responsible for leading and managing the safe, efficient and cost‑effective execution of surface processing, product handling and load‑out operations, ensuring compliance with all safety, health, environmental and legal requirements. The incumbent is accountable for delivering production, quality, logistics and business performance targets through effective people leadership, contractor management, strategic planning and continuous improvement. The role is responsible for optimising plant performance, driving operational excellence, managing resources and budgets, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders to support the Mine's strategic objectives and sustainable business performance.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited t

• Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, Environmental and Legal requirements while driving a proactive safety culture through effective risk management and visible leadership;
• Lead and manage Surface Processing Plants and Ore Dispatch Operations to safely deliver production, quality, logistics and business performance targets;
• Develop and execute operational and strategic plans that support business objectives, sustainable growth and continuous improvement;
• Manage operational budgets and resources to optimise productivity, control costs and achieve production at the lowest sustainable cost;
• Oversee production planning, plant performance, asset utilisation and operational readiness to achieve agreed throughput, availability and quality targets;
• Lead and support capital, improvement and technical projects, ensuring delivery against scope, quality, schedule and budget requirements;
• Develop, lead and manage a high‑performing workforce and contractor base through effective performance management, succession planning, capability development and employee engagement;
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Engineering, Logistics, Technical Services, Marketing, Contractors and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), to support operational and business objectives

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 5 Years’ experience in a Production and Mining Environment;
• Experience of Metallurgical Plants will be advantageous;
• Knowledge of SAP and MS packages is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree or BTECH in Metallurgy;
• Registration with Professional Bodies will be advantageous.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups) .

This advertisement will close on 19 November 2026