HOD: Metallurgy (Processing / Metallurgical / Diamond / Production and Maintenance) - West Africa at CA Global

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that appropriate SHE systems and practices are implemented within the department.
• Ensure that utilisation, throughput and recovery targets are being met.
• Ensure that suitable personnel are available and utilised. This includes development and training of personnel.
• Ensure that all plant operations are running efficiently against industry best practices and appropriate standards by updating, recording, archiving and analysis of all plant related data.
• Ensure that appropriate metallurgical input is provided for business plans and forecasts (e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts).
• Ensure that cost and cash flow targets are met.
• Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are developed and implemented in the department. These includes policies and procedures applicable to: Main processing plant ;Final Recovery ; Slimes Dam and Tailings Dump ; Return Water Dam and Plant Water Supply
• Identify and mitigate the top risks within the metallurgical department/discipline.
• Submit required management reports and liaise with the Principal Process Engineer on discipline related issues.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• BSc/BTech/NDip in Extractive Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering or in Chemical Engineering from a reputable university/institution.
• A suitable management course (e.g. MDP, MAP).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in diamond processing plants. This must include a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/management role.
• Extensive experience with operational and business systems.
• A track record of training and developing local staff.
• The ability to lead and direct a multi-disciplinary team and work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment. 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive Market Related tax free net salary
• 2 years Contract
• life and medical insurance
• 56 days on 24 days off working rotation