Senior Foreman (Mining)

SUMMARY :

Responsible for full shift control of process and recovery plant operations, ensuring optimal throughput, quality, safety, and compliance. Leads plant teams, drives production targets, maintains discipline and housekeeping, and ensures efficient diamond recovery through best-practice processing and reporting.

POSITION INFO : Key Responsibilities

Take full control of process and recovery activities during the shift

Manage plant throughput, utilisation, and quality control

Supervise teams, enforce discipline, and ensure effective shift handovers

Interpret plant data and implement process adjustments

Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and operational standards

Drive housekeeping, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum (Non-Negotiable in practice)

Grade 12 / Matric

10 or more years experience in a processing or recovery plant (diamonds or similar minerals)

5 or more years in a senior supervisory / foreman / shift control role

Proven experience managing plant throughput, recovery efficiency, and quality control

Strong understanding of plant safety, housekeeping, and statutory compliance

Preferred (Big Advantage, Not Always Mandatory)

NQF Level 4–6 in : Mineral Processing

Metallurgy

Engineering Studies

Supervisory or Management training (Shift Boss / Foreman / Leadership programmes)

Exposure to metallurgical test work and process optimisation

Previous remote site / rotational experience (Africa = huge plus)

Standards & Compliance Knowledge

Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) standards in mining operations

Process quality control procedures

Plant reporting, shift handovers, and KPI tracking

Disciplinary procedures and workforce management

Best-practice recovery and processing methodologies