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Operations Leading Hand (Ref 083)

03-Oct-2022

Plant

Motheo Operations, Ghanzi, BOTSWANA

The Operations Leading Hand is responsible for supporting the Operations Supervisor in coordinating, leading, and supervising day-to-day plant operations and activities.

In this role the candidate will be instrumental in developing a productive, engaging, and safe workplace for all employees in the plant

Key Performance Areas

  • Assist the Operations Supervisor in the planning, monitoring, and leading of day-to-day plant operations and activities of plant personnel to achieve long term sustainability of the process plant and equipment.
  • Conduct quality control on various plant operations
  • Liaise with contractors to ensure timelines and work rates are in line with budgeted operations costs
  • Operate process plant machines as required
  • Supervision of all works completed onsite to ensure the required quality and productivity
  • Coordinating tasks and ensuring adherence to safe work method statements and risk assessments
  • Assisting with co-ordination, management, and scheduling of activities to ensure that equipment and resources are efficiently utilised to meet process plant outcomes
  • Liaise with sub-contractors and internal team to achieve productive outcomes for the Plant
  • Providing reports on works completed
  • Resourcing plant and material for the works including programming the works.

Technical Competencies

  • Analytical, Problem Solving
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

  • Strong safety mindset and track-record
  • Be hardworking
  • Be eager to learn new skills 
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills including team building and time management.
  • High level of work ethics, including motivation and enthusiasm

Qualification & Experience

  • BGEC or Matric
  • Tertiary qualification in Mineral Processing or related field related discipline will be an added advantage
  • Valid Botswana Class B Drivers Licence
  • 3+ years of experience within the mining operations industry
  • Strong experience with inventory software and control systems