Lead Metallurgical Superintendent - Beneficiation Plant

Our client, a key industrial facility in Nelspruit , is seeking a highly experienced Lead Metallurgical Superintendent to oversee the operations of their beneficiation plant. This senior management position requires a proven leader with extensive expertise in mineral processing, operations management, and team leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the plant, meeting production targets, and maintaining high standards of product quality and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex processing circuits and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a leadership opportunity within a significant operation in the Mpumalanga province.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the beneficiation plant operations team.
• Ensure the achievement of plant production targets, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Oversee daily plant operations, troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage plant maintenance schedules and ensure equipment reliability.
• Lead and mentor plant metallurgists, supervisors, and operators.
• Manage the plant budget and control operational expenditures.
• Collaborate with other departments, including mining, engineering, and logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

• BSc or BEng in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in mineral processing, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Extensive experience in managing beneficiation plants, including comminution, flotation, or other relevant separation processes.
• Strong understanding of process control, operational efficiencies, and metallurgical accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency in health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Experience within the Mpumalanga mining and processing sector is advantageous.

• Our client offers a highly competitive executive salary package, including substantial performance bonuses and benefits.
• Comprehensive medical aid, a generous retirement fund contribution, and extended leave provisions are provided.
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and career advancement within a large organization are significant.
• This role is based in Nelspruit , offering a challenging and impactful leadership position in a dynamic industrial environment.