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Supervisor Production Execution Anode Baking Furnace - Richards Bay

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Date: 15 May 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. 

 

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 HILLSIDE:

 

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

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

 

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Supervisor Production Execution Anode Baking Furnace, you will be responsible to be part of the management team accountable to manage and lead a Carbon Anode baking  production team. You will supervise a diverse production team, actively manage planned and unplanned tasks to be completed during shift by initiating action, analysing and interpreting production results, as well as identify and assess deviations to improve maximum plant availability and operational stability.

 

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

• You will promote team effectiveness and motivate subordinates to achieve operational team objectives;
• People are our foundation and, as such, you will be required to manage the staffing and development of personnel and contractor management to be optimally productive ensuring a positive ER climate;
• In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring best practice in health, safety, environment, quality and housekeeping standards in your section by facilitating adherence and compliance with all regulations and procedures.

 

ABOUT YOU:

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 4- 6 years’ experience in Production / Industrial area of which 1 year in a supervisory capacity;
• Be prepared to work shifts if needed and perform standby duties from time to time as required by the organization;
• Experience in Carbon Anode Baking Furnace is advantageous;
• Refractory Experience advantageous;
• Computer literacy (MS Office / SAP / MES) is and added advantage.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree / National Diploma in a Technical field of study;
• Valid Trade Test would 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.

 

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

 

This advertisement will close on 29 May 2025