Plant Manager Evander

Location: Secunda

Plant Manager – Evander Gold Mine (Mpumalanga)
Location: Evander, Mpumalanga
Industry: Gold Mining / Water Treatment
Employment Type: Permanent
A gold mining operation in Evander, 8km from Secunda, requires an experienced Plant Manager / Operations Manager to take full responsibility for the daily management and performance of a water treatment plant producing potable water from acidic mine water.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge of UF, NF and RO membrane systems within a mining environment. The successful candidate will be required to reside close to site and may need to relocate to ensure effective day-to-day plant oversight.
Key Responsibilities

• Full operational management of the water treatment plant
• Ensure optimal performance of Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane systems
• Manage the treatment of acidic mine water to potable standards
• Oversee plant operations running in a continuous/24-hour environment
• Lead and manage operations and maintenance teams
• Monitor plant KPIs, production output, water quality and compliance standards
• Implement preventative and corrective maintenance strategies
• Control plant budgets, operating costs, stock and chemical procurement
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations
• Client and stakeholder reporting
• Contract and supplier management

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil) or relevant qualification in Water / Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in water treatment operations
• At least 3–5 years in a plant or operations management role
• Proven experience with:
• UF, NF and RO membrane systems
• Acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment
• Potable water production
• 24/7 plant operations
• Budget and cost control
• Strong understanding of water quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to relocate to the Evander area if not currently based nearby

Key Competencies

• Strong operational leadership
• Decisive problem-solving ability
• Technical troubleshooting expertise
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
• High level of accountability and ownership

Suitable Candidate Profile
This role is best suited to a technically strong operations leader who is comfortable working in a mining environment, understands membrane-based water treatment systems in depth, and is prepared to be site-based to ensure operational stability.