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Plant Manager Evander

Mpumalanga
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management Warehousing Engineering
Reference: CPT000951/WN

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Plant Manager – Evander Gold Mine (Mpumalanga)Location: Evander, MpumalangaIndustry: Gold Mining / Water TreatmentEmployment Type: PermanentA gold mining operation in Evander, 8km from Secunda, requires an experienced Plant Manager / Operations Manager to take full responsibility for the daily management and performance of a water treatment plant producing potable water from acidic mine water.

UF, NF and RO membrane systems

Key Responsibilities

Full operational management of the water treatment plant
Ensure optimal performance of Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane systems
Manage the treatment of acidic mine water to potable standards
Oversee plant operations running in a continuous/24-hour environment
Lead and manage operations and maintenance teams
Monitor plant KPIs, production output, water quality and compliance standards
Implement preventative and corrective maintenance strategies
Control plant budgets, operating costs, stock and chemical procurement
Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations
Client and stakeholder reporting
Contract and supplier management

Minimum Requirements

Engineering Degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil) or relevant qualification in Water / Environmental Engineering
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in water treatment operations
At least 3–5 years in a plant or operations management role
Proven experience with:

UF, NF and RO membrane systems
Acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment
Potable water production
24/7 plant operations
Budget and cost control

Strong understanding of water quality standards and regulatory compliance
Valid driver’s licence
Willingness to relocate to the Evander area if not currently based nearby

Key Competencies

Strong operational leadership
Decisive problem-solving ability
Technical troubleshooting expertise
Financial and commercial awareness
Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
High level of accountability and ownership

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