General Manager – Metallurgical Processing Plant - Remote Site, Africa

SUMMARY:
This high-impact role requires an adaptive, resilient leader who can drive safety, production, maintenance, and client relations while optimizing plant performance in a challenging, remote environment.

POSITION INFO:
General Manager - Metallurgical Processing Plant - Remote Site, Africa Rotation: 2 Months On \/ 2 Weeks Off Package: Highly Competitive Executive Package + Full Accommodation & Travel Are you a proven operational leader with extensive mineral processing experience looking for your next challenge? We are currently recruiting on behalf of an industry leader for a senior, site-based General Manager - Processing Plant to lead the complete operational management of a remote metallurgical processing facility in Africa. This high-impact role requires an adaptive, resilient leader who can drive safety, production, maintenance, and client relations while optimizing plant performance in a challenging, remote environment. What You'll Do Executive Leadership: Provide overall leadership for the processing plant, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence. Production & Optimization: Drive plant availability, utilization, and metallurgical performance to achieve strict production targets. Maintenance & Reliability: Oversee maintenance planning and execution to maximize equipment reliability and plant uptime. Financial & Commercial Management: Manage operational budgets, implement cost controls, and coordinate procurement for consumables and critical spares. Stakeholder & Client Relations: Act as the senior representative on-site, building positive client relationships and delivering clear KPI and operational reports. Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements across all plant operations. What We're Looking For Education: Degree or Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience: Minimum of 10 years in mineral processing operations, with proven success managing large-scale plants as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, or General Manager. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of plant optimization, maintenance planning, and production strategy. Specialized Experience: Hands-on experience in commissioning, operating, or optimizing diamond, Dense Media Separation (DMS), or hard-rock mineral processing plants is highly advantageous. Adaptability & Resilience: Proven track record of living and working internationally in remote, rural mining environments with limited amenities. Requirements: Fluency in English, a valid passport, willingness to work internationally, medical fitness for remote site work, and police clearance. Working Conditions Work Pattern: Remote site-based role on a 2 months on \/ 2 weeks off rotation. Environment: Rural mining environment requiring high emotional maturity, cultural adaptability, and resilience. How to Apply If you meet the requirements and are ready to step into a key leadership position on a high-value international project, submit your CV today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening interview.