Metallurgical Production Superintendent (REF: IVP-PL-2503) needed at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Relevant NQF Level 7 qualification related to Metallurgical Engineering/Chemical Engineering (Advantageous)
• 10 years PGM plant experience, of which five (5) years must be in a supervisory role (shift foreman).
• Control room experience
• Must reside within the Mokopane area or be willing to relocate
• Valid South African Driving License.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• Proven plant operational experience in PGM plant crushing, grinding, flotation, and filtration.
• Diagnostic skills, including but not limited to root cause analysis, trend analysis, and problem solving.
• Team leading and supervisory skills.
• Valid medical certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
• Computer literate with Scada, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to: 

• Commissioning of the Platreef Concentrator.
• Providing strong leadership by planning, organising, and controlling all activities in the plant
• Manage production teams executing daily operational activities and ensuring adherence to SHE and OHS principles.
• Performing standby duties
• Monitoring production recovery and quality of the final product produced daily, and performing necessary changes
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure production targets are achieved.
• Plan and execute plant metallurgical equipment maintenance.
• Assist management in identifying the gaps in the current plant procedures and operating processes.
• Ensuring production targets are communicated to personnel and plans are in place to meet set targets.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved SOPs
• Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings
• Ensure site personnel have job-relevant training requirements
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for members, fostering a high-performance and accountability culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, maintenance, technical department, and safety, to drive process efficiencies and to resolve production issues.
• Apply the Ivanplats principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for your safety and that of others to ensure zero harm and the elimination of fatalities and loss-time injuries in accordance with the Ivanplats Standards and Mine Health and Safety Act.