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Superintendent Process Control & Improvement Casthouse & Treatment & Services - Richards Bay

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Date: 8 Jul 2025

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA, 3900

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 HILLSIDE:

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

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.

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 PC&I Casthouse & Treatment & Services and ATW, you will lead the Process Control and Improvement team to undertake technical analysis of the Production Plants performance (Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost) and initiate improvement actions to deliver safe and predictable operations.

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

• Embed the Safety Guarantee culture through visible felt leadership and coaching;

• Lead the ATW team to delivery on the Safety Guarantee journey;

• Provide strategic direction for the operation of the T&S and Casthouse Plants to ensure world-class environmental performance and alignment with the smelter’s overall sustainability goals;

• Champion product quality in the Casthouse, ensuring consistent throughput of ingots that meets customer specifications and metallurgical standards;

• Provide relevant and specialized technical support to peers and colleagues to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives;

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives focused on low aluminium metal losses, energy efficiency, water consumption efficiency and product quality;

• Continuously review, innovate and benchmark developments in Treatment & Services technology as well as Casthouse technology ensuring stable, efficient, and safe operations;

• Implement robust plant performance review and root cause analysis systems, ensuring data-driven decisions;

• Oversee implementation of environmental and quality management systems.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum experience of 5 years within the heavy industrial environment;

• Ability to analyse technical issues, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions;

• Process Control and Improvement experience in the T&S and/or Casthouse Department of an Aluminium Smelter;

• Previous experience in leading and managing a team would be an added advantage.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Engineering;

• A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

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 22 July 2025

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