Unit Manager – Metallurgy Technical Service at Gold Fields

Key Responsibilities:

•       Develop and maintain Metallurgical Account, reconcile procedures and coordinate gold room activities
•       Develop daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for production, gold recovery and operating cost
•       Set and monitor operating budget and control systems for the consumables
•       Design, initiate and report on laboratory and plant based test work to improve on plant performance
•       Mentor and provide technical inputs into developmental training of junior metallurgists.
•       Active involvement in plant decision-making process by way of reviewing and monitoring process parameters
•       Develop innovative and cost effective operating methodologies
•       Plan and manage plant shutdowns to maximize time available for plant maintenance and processing jobs      whilst ensuring minimal production losses
•       Provide leadership, guidance, support and back-up to operational and maintenance personnel in order to develop the team, increase efficiency and achieve production, recovery and safety targets whilst adhering to regulatory legislation and mine standards
• Provide technical input to all project evaluations e.g. capital expenditure proposals and/or plant/process modifications
•       Liaise with Mining, Geology, Maintenance, Purchasing, Assets Protection departments for efficient and increase production
•       Deal with external laboratories, local & international suppliers, service providers, mining companies, Minerals Commission and other regulatory bodies.

Key Requirements:

•        A Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering or Higher National Diploma (Extraction Metallurgy) or its equivalent.
•        A Government Certificate of Competency (Process Manager’s Certificate of Competency)
•        Minimum of 10 years working experience in metallurgical and mineral processing operation
•        Excellent technical and analytical skills
•        Excellent understanding of process control philosophy and systems
•        Be an innovative thinker, driven by results-achievement
•        Be resilient and resourceful and has a high level of integrity
•        Medical fitness for the job and the environment