General Manager (Mineral Processing)

Recruiter:

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

1242073095

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Overview

Manage the supply chain and raw material offtake agreements, direct and manage production targets as well as company assets, and labour resources. Develop and manage capital and operating budgets to ensure cost effective production according to predetermined specifications while ensuring the safety of all employees and compliance with both environmental and NNR approvals. Manage third party suppliers, contractors and group affiliates to ensure a smooth operating and safe site.

The position reports to the CEO, has the following direct reports: Production Manager, Quality / Lab Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor, and is supported by the HR Manager, Engineering Manager and HSE Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric
Production/Operations Management degree/certificate/diploma
5 years’ experience in managing a production department, or similar output driven environment, with 2+years’ General Management experience advantageous
Management experience within a mineral processing environment
Experience in operating in a regulated environment
Strong knowledge of warehousing and logistics principles
Intermediate to advanced MS office knowledge
Experience navigating and utilising and ERP system, preferably Sage
Production/manufacturing budgeting experience
Literacy and numerical abilities
Experience in managing staff

Key Performance Areas

Management of:

Production and Maintenance
Labour
Supply chain
Warehousing and logistics
Quality
Health and safety, Environmental
National nuclear regulation (NNR)
Site
Financial
Reporting

Competencies

Strong team building expertise
Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships
Ability to develop and nurture such relationships with suppliers and contractors to further the objectives of the company
Resilience and energetic personality
Initiative
Organisational skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Performance under pressure & multi-tasking
Ability to work with speed and accuracy

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