Metallurgy Supervisor (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all metallurgical work ensuring the achievement of production and quality targets.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Supervise the Team:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Financial Management:

• Control costs

People Management:

• Supervise subordinates, includes training and development of the Metallurgical Team

Production:

• Achieve Production Budget
• Compile daily production report
• Manage SAP notifications for process
• Drive IMS and MES systems

Quality:

• Achieve Process Quality
• Operational Excellence:
• Manage integration of improvement projects and change management initiatives
• Follow instructions from direct senior

1st Line Supervision:

• Supervise the safe and environmentally friendly operation of the metallurgical processes
• Achieve Shift Target
• Achieve Metallurgy Quality 

Maintenance:

• Prepare plant for maintenance processes
• Create notifications for maintenance work

Reporting:

• Complete the shift report
• Update the MES and KPI’s
• Improvement Projects:
• Supervise the integration of improvement projects and change management initiatives

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Ensure cost effective operation
• Monitor and control section costs

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• MQA Certification – skills programme as follows:
• Control of Metallurgical Plant
• Conveyor belts
• Crushing 
• Screening
• HMS
• Spirals
• Pumps
• Cyclones
• Mechanical skills to unblock and perform basic maintenance like replacing screens
• Risk assessment
• Supervisory Development programme
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications:

• National Diploma or B Tech Degree: Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

Additional requirements:

• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements.

Required Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years supervisory experience.

Closing date: 29 May 2026