Senior Operator / Plant Foreman

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Operator / Plant Foreman
Lead and supervise plant operations to achieve diamond recovery targets
Location: Woodstock Johannesburg-based rotation Salary: R55 000 - R65 000

About Our Client
Our client is a major player in the diamond mining and processing sector operating world-class facilities that prioritise efficiency safety and innovation. With large-scale operations and a diverse workforce they are committed to achieving production excellence while upholding strict quality and environmental standards.

The Role: Plant Foreman
As Plant Foreman you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the processing plant ensuring that resources people and equipment are effectively managed to achieve production targets. You will lead a team of operators support process audits and ensure compliance with safety quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day plant operations and allocate resources to meet production targets
Supervise and develop team members ensuring training skills transfer and succession planning
Interpret plant readings and make adjustments to optimise production efficiency
Support process audits and metallurgical test work reporting on findings and progress
Ensure compliance with statutory company and client policies and procedures
Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure safe working conditions across all shifts
Identify variances and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
Manage reporting shift handovers and communication systems within the plant
Enforce discipline and manage performance in line with company standards
Uphold safety health security and environmental requirements

About You

Minimum 5 years experience in a diamond mining environment (essential)
At least 5 years experience in DMS and recovery or separation technology (minimum)
More than 10 years experience in DMS and recovery or separation technology (advantageous)
Solid knowledge of processing plants DMS and recovery circuits
Understanding of metallurgical best practices and industry standards
Awareness of health safety and environmental regulations in mining operations
Basic computer literacy (MS Office)
Strong coaching teamwork and leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Clear criminal record (security/police clearance required)

Senior Operator / Plant Foreman Lead and supervise plant operations to achieve diamond recovery targets Location: Woodstock Johannesburg-based rotation Salary: R55 000 - R65 000 About Our Client Our client is a major player in the diamond mining and processing sector operating world-class facilitie...

Senior Operator / Plant Foreman
Lead and supervise plant operations to achieve diamond recovery targets
Location: Woodstock Johannesburg-based rotation Salary: R55 000 - R65 000

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day plant operations and allocate resources to meet production targets
Supervise and develop team members ensuring training skills transfer and succession planning
Interpret plant readings and make adjustments to optimise production efficiency
Support process audits and metallurgical test work reporting on findings and progress
Ensure compliance with statutory company and client policies and procedures
Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure safe working conditions across all shifts
Identify variances and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
Manage reporting shift handovers and communication systems within the plant
Enforce discipline and manage performance in line with company standards
Uphold safety health security and environmental requirements

About You

Minimum 5 years experience in a diamond mining environment (essential)
At least 5 years experience in DMS and recovery or separation technology (minimum)
More than 10 years experience in DMS and recovery or separation technology (advantageous)
Solid knowledge of processing plants DMS and recovery circuits
Understanding of metallurgical best practices and industry standards
Awareness of health safety and environmental regulations in mining operations
Basic computer literacy (MS Office)
Strong coaching teamwork and leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Clear criminal record (security/police clearance required)