The Metallurgical Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, performance, and optimisation of the gold processing plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective metallurgical operations. The role focuses on maximising gold recovery, maintaining plant availability, and ensuring full compliance with South African mining regulations and company standards

Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the metallurgical plant (crushing, milling, CIL/CIP, elution, smelting).
• Ensure production targets are achieved in line with business objectives.
• Monitor and optimise plant throughput, recovery rates, and efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance.

Metallurgical Optimisation

• Manage and optimise gold recovery processes and reagent consumption.
• Analyse metallurgical data and implement improvements to maximise yield and minimise losses.
• Ensure adherence to metallurgical best practices and process standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA).
• Drive a zero-harm safety culture within the plant environment.
• Oversee risk assessments, audits, and implementation of safety controls.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure plant reliability and equipment availability.
• Oversee planned maintenance schedules and shutdowns.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of plant assets and infrastructure.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of metallurgists, supervisors, and plant personnel.
• Manage performance, training, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Financial & Cost Control

• Develop and manage the plant operational budget.
• Control costs related to reagents, utilities, and maintenance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present production and performance reports to senior management.
• Liaise with internal departments (mining, engineering, finance) to ensure alignment.
• Engage with external stakeholders where required (auditors, regulators, suppliers).