Washplant Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Washplant Manager to lead the daily operations of our coal wash plant in Dundee, South Africa. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient and cost‑effective processing while meeting production targets and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily wash‑plant operations to achieve production and quality targets.
• Monitor and optimise plant performance, throughput, recovery and efficiency.
• Oversee planned and breakdown maintenance to maximise availability and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Lead, supervise and develop plant personnel, fostering a high‑performance safety culture.
• Control operational budgets, consumables and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Analyse production and operational data, identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit operational, maintenance and performance reports.
• Coordinate with mining, engineering and laboratory teams to ensure efficient operations and product quality.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 7‑10 years’ experience in coal or mineral processing operations, including management experience.
• Strong knowledge of coal washing, crushing, screening, dewatering and materials‑handling processes.
• Experience in maintenance management, production planning and performance optimisation.
• Sound understanding of mining legislation, safety standards and environmental compliance.
• Proven leadership, team‑development and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Coal washing
• Crushing
• Screening
• Dewatering
• Materials handling
• Maintenance management
• Production planning
• Performance optimisation
• Data analysis