Job Description
- Oversee all production activities within the Gold and Copper processing plant to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly throughput and recovery targets.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise operational teams, ensuring efficient plant operation and strong shift performance.
- Monitor and analyse plant KPIs including recovery, grade, throughput, downtime, and reagent consumption.
- Drive plant optimisation initiatives through process improvements and operational discipline.
- Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, metallurgy, and safety teams to ensure smooth plant operations and minimal downtime.
- Implement and enforce SHEQ standards, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and company procedures.
- Conduct operational risk assessments and implement action plans where needed.
- Support commissioning, rampup, and expansion projects involving Gold & Copper circuits.
- Ensure accurate reporting through daily production updates, incident summaries, and shift performance logs.
- Manage workforce planning, training, and operational capability improvements.
- Contribute to budgeting, cost control, and resource utilisation planning.
Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):
- Diploma or Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field (advantageous but not always mandatory with strong experience).
- Proven track record as a Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, or Senior Plant Supervisor in Gold and/or Copper mining operations.
- Strong understanding of gold processing methods (CIP/CIL, gravity circuits, milling, flotation) and copper processing (concentration, flotation, crushing, milling).
- Excellent leadership skills with experience managing large operational teams.
- Strong analytical capability and a datadriven approach to operational decisionmaking.
- Ability to work rotational schedules in remote mining environments.
- High level of commitment to plant safety, quality, and delivery performance.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
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