Plant Manager- KZN North Coast

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000161/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Location:

Mtubatuba, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000161– Extraction Manager – KZN North Coast

Purpose of the job:
To lead and manage the extraction operations and maintenance teams within a heavy engineering environment, ensuring plant efficiency, safety, and reliability through strong leadership and technical expertise.

Required Qualifications

B Tech / BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Government Certificate of Competence (GCC – Mechanical Factories)
Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy engineering environment
Experience managing capital projects and plant modifications
Strong knowledge of milling and diffuser operations
Experience with asset management and condition-based monitoring
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of food safety standards (ISO 22000) is advantageous
Paper Mill or Sugar Mill experience - essential

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies and responsibilities

Lead and manage extraction operations and maintenance teams
Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of Cane Preparation, Juice Extraction, and De-watering Mill plants
Implement and monitor planned and routine maintenance strategies to maximize plant availability
Control operating and maintenance budgets for both season and off-crop periods
Enforce and enhance safety procedures and ensure compliance with safety regulations
Identify operational and technical issues and provide effective, sustainable solutions

Behavioural Competencies:

Strong leadership and team management skills
High level of self-motivation and initiative
Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
Confident and sound decision-making ability
Effective verbal and written communication
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Please Note: Should you not be contacted within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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