PROCESSING SUPERINTENDENT

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY | PROCESSING SUPERINTENDENT

General Scope of Duty
To assist the Metallurgical Manager with the management of the processing plant and technical metallurgical support
services to achieve optimal availability, utilization and performance of resources.
Location and reporting structure
This position will be based at Otjikoto Mine and will report directly to the Metallurgical Manager.
Productive Effectiveness
• Draw up monthly operational plans, in accordance with annual production plan requirements
• Monitor progress and analyse causes of production delays and deviations and direct relevant staff on
corrective actions
• Co-ordinate interfaces with other departments to optimize production performance
• Compile daily/monthly production reports, ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Report to the Metallurgical Manager on all aspects of plant performance and safety
• Provide operational team with means to achieve the production targets
Budget Management
• Monitor and approve expenditure against working cost budgets, within approved parameters
• Analyse and review monthly working costs and recommend adjustments to operational plans to achieve
yearly targets
• Provide regular cost reports to the Metallurgical Manager
Process and Quality Improvement
• Evaluate and approve implementation of modifications and improvements to plant
• Revise the operational procedure regularly in order to maintain optimal performance standards
• Analyse and evaluate plant performance and technical reports
• Implement appropriate action to improve and maintain process efficiency and quality standards
Staff Management
• Review performance of staff and provide positive feedback and guide rectifying behaviour, as necessary
• In addition to Performance Management reviews, regularly discuss work plans and assess progress reports
• Assist each staff member in compiling a Personal Development Plan [PDP] and ensure on the job coaching or
other appropriate training interventions
• Ensure on-going and effective communication with staff
• Implement all relevant HR policies and procedures
• Attend any specialized training courses related to duties – subject to Policy & Procedure
Safety, Health and Environment
• Ensure compliance to all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures
Competencies and Requirements
• Minimum B degree Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy (NQF level 7)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the processing or metallurgical environment, with 5 years in a
supervisory/managerial role
• Valid Code B Driver’s License