Superintendent Production Processing - Wessels Mine

Date: 19 Sep 2024

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

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

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. 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 OFFERS:

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. 

South 32 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 Processing, you will be responsible to manage the production execution processes, while maintaining safety standards at Surface Plant, Load-Out Station, Weighbridge and Stockpile areas.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

Leads, coaches and mentors team members to ensure delivery against performance targets;
Monitors expectations, understanding and application of Production Execution processes within the team to support compliance with local requirements;
Contributes to the preparation of the inputs to form the production budget;
Coordinates and guides Supervisors in the execution of the week schedule;
Endorses, leads the execution and monitors effectiveness of production execution improvement initiatives with support from Production Analysis & Improvement;
Collaborates with Production Analysis & Improvement and other key stakeholders to continuously improve systems and processes;
Monitors the allocation of training resources for the effective operation of Production Execution;
Guides Coordinators in the optimization of equipment via Process Control Systems;
Manages the integrity of the data captured in Process Control Systems;
Manage the execution of the Monthly Production Plan (Plan Compliance) and report reasons for deviation in the monthly planning report.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Mining or Processing Environment of which 2 years at least in a supervisory capacity;
Knowledge working on SAP and MS Office Suite.
 

Qualifications for this role are:

Degree/BTECH in Mining/Metallurgy/Chemical engineering;
Valid Code 8 Drivers license.

 

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. 

 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

 

This advertisement will close on 03 October 2024