Supervisor Metallurgy Plant

Requirements

NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults) with at least 5 years Plant experience in a Metallurgical Plant as an Assistant Supervisor, OR
NQF 7 Bachelors degree / B-Tech in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering with at least 2 years Plant experience in a Metallurgical Plant and completed Graduate Development Programme
Have knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Metal Accounting Code (AMIRA) and ICMI Code requirement
Have experience in Crushing, Milling, Cyanide leaching, CIP/CIL circuit, Smelting circuit operations, gravity circuit operation, elution operation and carbon treatment, Sampling Assay and Analytical practices
Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
Clear security screening record.
Clear credit record.
Valid drivers license (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations
Plans, executes and supervises all day-to-day process and maintenance activities in his / her area of responsibility
Conduct work planning and ensuring availability of resources e.g. liners, reagents etc.
Changes and optimises practices and procedures
Be accountable and responsible for ensuring the safe achievement of set safety, production, environmental and metallurgical efficiency and cost targets
Enforces compliance to all mandatory codes of practice as set out in the plant operational procedure e.g., safe storage and handling of chemicals, TMMs etc.
Ensure that the cyanidation process in the plant complies with the ICMI code of practices
Be responsible for maintaining housekeeping in their areas of responsibility
Ensure aims and objectives of the Mines Health & Safety Act are achieved in area of responsibility by providing and Page 2 of 6 maintaining an environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees.
Provide accurate raw data in order to enhance the decisionmaking process of the next upper level.
Solve day to day problems to ensure Production targets are met
Ensure potential breakdowns are identified, supervised and proactively prevented
Enforce discipline in their areas of responsibility to employees under their charge
Ensure accurate sampling and preparation for Metal Accounting purposes
Ensure compliance with TSF Critical Controls
Perform standby duties
Domain workflow ensuring output is achieved
Ensure workflow is optimised in line with changes in technology or output requirements
Monitoring and controlling process variables within defined parameters
Ensure there are no deviations from policies and procedures and process requirements are adhered to
Identified failures by Shift teams through the Job card system are attended to and rectified
Focus on safe production & operational excellence
Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
Improve our position on global industry cost curve
Provided technology, is optimally applied
Ensure installed technology is utilized according to manufacturers specifications
Ensure an awareness of risks and hazards associated with the technology
Stakeholder Relations
Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and crossfunctionally.
Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.
Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
Financial Management Working Cost Budgets
Formulating monthly and annual budgets in line with business requirements and financial objectives.
Adhere to the mines Procurement processes Cost Savings:
Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
Cost control to be in line with approved budget, without compromising section performance
Building a values-based organisational culture
Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This Page 3 of 6 support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
ESG Compliance
Align to international responsible mining principles.
SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
SHE Compliance
Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.
Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.
Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Effective PPE is used according to standard procedures
Accidents/incidents are reported and eliminated
High safety ratings are achieved
Metallurgical practices are performed according to standards and procedures
Work assessment is done according to standards and procedures
Perform Self Audits to identify and rectify hazards/risks in area of responsibility SHE Management:
Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. Quality Management System (QMS):
Approve departments documents.
Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System.
People Management
Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
Ensure fair work allocation for team members.
Inspire team members towards high performance.
Plans and structures tasks over periods of time
Ensures a working environment in which employees can be motivated, strong leadership
Conducts daily safe production meetings with subordinates
Conducts planned task observations and over inspections
Manage attendance of reporting staff e.g. non-available, short/long shifts, leaves etc.
Manage and enforce discipline in area of responsibility
Chair disciplinary cases as and when required