Plant Foreman

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 14.04.2026

CLOSING DATE: 21.04.2026

DEPARTMENT: PROCESSING - SMELTERS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise the safe, effective, and efficient operation of a designated section in the metallurgical plant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Std. 10 (NQF Level 4) certificate is essential

• Completed all relevant Plant Foreman modules and required Process Unit Standards is essential

• Completed the Impala Supervisory Programme (ISP) is essential

• Valid First Aid Certificate is essential

• Minimum 3 Years experience as Plant Shift Leader is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Laboratory Processes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Plant Processes

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Analyse and solve problems

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks staffing figures at start of shift and ensures that all plant activities are functionally covered.

• Familiarises him/herself with production process activities, trends and briefs operators accordingly at the start of each shift.

• Takes corrective actions and instructs staff accordingly in significant deviations in the plant processing which may influence production or safety.

• Ensures work schedules are adhered to.

• Interprets information from plant readings and determines required adjustments to maximise production.

• Meets daily operational targets.

• Hands over shift reporting on all required information to the next Shift Leader

• Performs such administrative functions as may be required.

• Maintains a reliable reporting and communication system.

• Completes Process Reports.

• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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