Manager (Production) Furnaces

Boshoek Smelter

Boshoek, North West, South Africa

Ref. No. BHK2026_01

Internal & External

In this role you will be responsible for:

Lead and manage all production activities across two furnace production units, ensuring optimal plant performance and production continuity
Develop and execute short-, medium- and long-term production plans aligned to business and operational targets
Drive furnace performance, including throughput, recovery, product quality, power efficiency and furnace stability
Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables and operational resources required to achieve production targets
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimisation and operational excellence
Ensure production operations comply with company policies, operating standards and metallurgical best practices
Manage departmental budgets, cost control initiatives and contractor performance
Ensure compliance with all HSEC, legal and operational governance requirements
Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for major production interruptions and process deviations

About you:

Relevant Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related technical field (NQF 7 or higher)
Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in heavy industry, pyrometallurgical, ferro-alloys or smelting operations
At least 3 years’ experience in a middle management or superintendent leadership role
Expertise and proven track record in furnace operations, production optimisation and metallurgical process control across large-scale operational environments
Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making capability
Knowledge of and experience in HSEQ systems, operational risk management and statutory compliance
Strong financial acumen, cost control and business performance management skills
Leadership / Management Development programmes will be advantageous
Innovative, practically oriented and able to perform effectively in a high-pressure operational environment

Applications Close: 27 April 2026