149 Plant Operations jobs in South Africa

Reports To: Managing Director Role Overview Responsible for leading and optimizing all refinery operations — including production, compliance, maintenance, and staff performance — to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output in line with environmental, health, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ, ISO, and environmental legislation.
• Oversee all refinery processes from feedstock intake to product output.
• Monitor performance, efficiency, and quality across production lines.
• Implement preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Lead and develop operational teams to maintain a culture of safety and accountability.
• Manage budgets, resources, and inventory to achieve financial targets.
• Prepare operational reports and ensure accurate documentation for audits and compliance.

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–10 years’ refinery or process plant experience, including 5+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ systems, ISO standards, and environmental compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Strategic operational planning
• Leadership and people development
• Technical refinery expertise
• Cost and performance management
• Safety and environmental stewardship
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Financial and analytical acumen

Packing Plant Supervisor

• Location: Nasrec, Johannesburg
• Salary: R16 500 to R20 000 per month

Do you have strong supervisory experience in FMCG or manufacturing and a passion for driving operational excellence? This could be your next career move.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Packing Plant Supervisor to oversee daily production and packaging operations at a busy FMCG site in Nasrec. In this hands-on role, you will manage a team, ensure consistent product quality, and maintain the highest safety and hygiene standards.

Job duties:

• Lead and supervise daily packing operations to achieve production targets.
• Maintain quality, safety, and efficiency across all production lines.
• Motivate and train your team to perform at their best.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise performance.
• Monitor workflow, stock usage, and machine efficiency.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organisational ability, and commitment to quality.

If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and are ready to take accountability for results, we want to hear from you!

INTRODUCTION

DRA Water is looking for qualified local individuals for their project based on the Klipspruit Water Treatment Plant in Ogies, Mpumalanga. These positions are based on a Project Based Fixed Term Contract.

PURPOSE

To manage and supervise the day-to-day plant operations of the Water Treatment plant to ensure the plant meets the design capacity and produces the desired water quality in a safe way. To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimization based on laboratory analytical results obtained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management

• Monitors safety, equipment, production and quality risks at all times and report any significant change in risk.
• Be pro-active in hazard identification and correction.

Plant Production

• Maintains plant at its design capacity and quality specifications.
• Ensures the long-term health and sustainability of plant and equipment.

Record Keeping

Records daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Daily Plant Operations

• To oversee, manage and direct the activities of the plant operating team including the process controllers, junior process controllers, process control assistants, cleaners and laboratory staff daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Plant Maintenance

• Directs the maintenance team to conduct routine and preventative maintenance and attend to equipment breakdowns.
• Reviews the daily record of all maintenance related incidents from the relevant Artisans.
• Reviews and present to the Plant Manager, the monthly report summarising maintenance events for the month.
• Reviews and present the routine maintenance plan for the month ahead.

Sampling

• Ensures the necessary samples are taken at prescribed intervals.
• Ensures that sample are taken according to the prescribed procedures

Analysis

• Ensures all relevant analyses are conducted in line with the quality standards.
• Reviews the daily analyses and take corrective actions

Chemical Dosing and Make-up

• To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimisation based on laboratory analytical results obtained.
• Ensures chemicals are correctly and timeously mixed and ready for dosing.
• Checks stock level of all dosing chemicals and ensure orders are placed timeously that site does not run out of stock.

Leadership

• Manages staff leave and attendance.
• Ensures there is suitable staffing for shifts.
• Manages staff fatigue and overtime.
• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities.
• Conducts regular toolbox and risk management talks.
• Daily reporting to Plant Manager on any staff or equipment risk.
• Drives all direct reports training needs

Reporting

• Daily reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance activities, feed and product quality and chemical inventory.
• Reviews daily log sheets on the plant performance.
• Monthly reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance, water quality and chemical inventory, spares inventory and HR matters

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Ensures all client and company policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Ensures all work performed is covered by suitable risk assessments.

Training and Mentoring

• Develops and reviews site standard operating procedures.
• Trains all staff on plant related procedures, instructions, and alarm response plans.
• Conducts regular Planned Task Observations on staff.

Performance Management

• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities

Housekeeping

• Ensures that good housekeeping practices on the plant are always maintained at a high level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• NQF 4 or Diploma in Water Treatment/Chemical Engineering
• Degree in Water Treatment /Chemical Engineering
• Valid driver's license

EXPERIENCE

• Analyze plant performance data and water quality data to assess how to modify plant operations when required.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of water treatment processes, concepts and unit operations.
• Understanding mechanical equipment related to mine water treatment systems.
• Performing operations on a water treatment plant safely and efficiently.
• Control the plant operation via the SCADA system, assessing alarms and trends to make interventions.
• Collate and report on all plant performance data, including physical data such as production, flowrates, recoveries, chemical tank levels, chemical consumption, water quality data results, plant maintenance, HR matters etc.
• Ability to identify problems, problem solve and take corrective action to correct the deviations from the desired plant performance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen
• Leadership skills

INTRODUCTION

DRA Water is looking for qualified local individuals for their project based on the Tweefontein Water Treatment Plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga. These positions are based on a Project Based Fixed Term Contract.

PURPOSE

To manage and supervise the day-to-day plant operations of the Water Treatment plant to ensure the plant meets the design capacity and produces the desired water quality in a safe way. To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimization based on laboratory analytical results obtained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management

• Monitors safety, equipment, production and quality risks at all times and report any significant change in risk.
• Be pro-active in hazard identification and correction.

Plant Production

• Maintains plant at its design capacity and quality specifications.
• Ensures the long-term health and sustainability of plant and equipment.

Record Keeping

Records daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Daily Plant Operations

• To oversee, manage and direct the activities of the plant operating team including the process controllers, junior process controllers, process control assistants, cleaners and laboratory staff daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Plant Maintenance

• Directs the maintenance team to conduct routine and preventative maintenance and attend to equipment breakdowns.
• Reviews the daily record of all maintenance related incidents from the relevant Artisans.
• Reviews and present to the Plant Manager, the monthly report summarising maintenance events for the month.
• Reviews and present the routine maintenance plan for the month ahead.

Sampling

• Ensures the necessary samples are taken at prescribed intervals.
• Ensures that sample are taken according to the prescribed procedures

Analysis

• Ensures all relevant analyses are conducted in line with the quality standards.
• Reviews the daily analyses and take corrective actions

Chemical Dosing and Make-up

• To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimisation based on laboratory analytical results obtained.
• Ensures chemicals are correctly and timeously mixed and ready for dosing.
• Checks stock level of all dosing chemicals and ensure orders are placed timeously that site does not run out of stock.

Leadership

• Manages staff leave and attendance.
• Ensures there is suitable staffing for shifts.
• Manages staff fatigue and overtime.
• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities.
• Conducts regular toolbox and risk management talks.
• Daily reporting to Plant Manager on any staff or equipment risk.
• Drives all direct reports training needs

Reporting

• Daily reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance activities, feed and product quality and chemical inventory.
• Reviews daily log sheets on the plant performance.
• Monthly reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance, water quality and chemical inventory, spares inventory and HR matters

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Ensures all client and company policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Ensures all work performed is covered by suitable risk assessments.

Training and Mentoring

• Develops and reviews site standard operating procedures.
• Trains all staff on plant related procedures, instructions, and alarm response plans.
• Conducts regular Planned Task Observations on staff.

Performance Management

• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities

Housekeeping

• Ensures that good housekeeping practices on the plant are always maintained at a high level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• NQF 4 or Diploma in Water Treatment/Chemical Engineering
• Degree in Water Treatment /Chemical Engineering
• Valid driver's license

EXPERIENCE

• Analyze plant performance data and water quality data to assess how to modify plant operations when required.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of water treatment processes, concepts and unit operations.
• Understanding mechanical equipment related to mine water treatment systems.
• Performing operations on a water treatment plant safely and efficiently.
• Control the plant operation via the SCADA system, assessing alarms and trends to make interventions.
• Collate and report on all plant performance data, including physical data such as production, flowrates, recoveries, chemical tank levels, chemical consumption, water quality data results, plant maintenance, HR matters etc.
• Ability to identify problems, problem solve and take corrective action to correct the deviations from the desired plant performance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen
• Leadership skills

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions:

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised plant supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our treatement plant. The sucessful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the plant, managing a team of production staff and maintaining high levels of quality and effciency.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the medical waste treatment plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee the disposal and treatment of medical waste materials
• Maintain records of waste processing activities
• Train and supervise plant staff
• Implement and enforce plant procedures and policies
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a waste treatment plant
• Knowledge of medical waste regulations and best practises
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Must have a matric and a relevant qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a waste treatment plant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of waste treatment processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Must have electrical experience
• Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Waste Management
• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Working Conditions:

The role involves working in a medical waste treatment plant environment. It may require occasional weekend or evening shifts.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Reporting to the Coordinator (Metallurgical)
• Optimising, overseeing and continually improve the operation of the Plant
• Identifying training requirements for the plant personnel, Organizing, and controlling all activities of subordinates, and to provide strong leadership w.r.t legal responsibility of the plant
• Providing quality product meeting customer expectations
• Applicable 2.9.2 legal appointment
• Ensuring implementation of management decisions, legal requirement, and the company standards/policies

About you
:

• A formal degree or national diploma in Metallurgical /Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of four (4) years plant experience process control for floatation plants or similar operation.
• Knowledge of the beneficiation process, standards, procedures, safety, and legal requirements
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Medically fit to work on surface, working on heights and in confined spaces
• Code 8 driver's licence and own transport

Job highlights

Eastern Chrome Mines, Technical Support Services

Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa

Supervisor (Plant) Shifts

Job ID

ECM2829

Closing date

23/10/2025

Last Updated

13/10/2025

In this role you will be responsible for:

Reporting to the Coordinator (Metallurgical)

Optimising, overseeing and continually improve the operation of the Plant

Identifying training requirements for the plant personnel, Organising, and controlling all activities of subordinates, and to provide strong leadership w.r.t legal responsibility of the plant

Providing quality product meeting customer expectations

Applicable 2.9.2 legal appointment

Ensuring implementation of management decisions, legal requirement, and the company standards/policies

About you:

A formal degree or national diploma in Metallurgical /Chemical Engineering

A minimum of four (4) years plant experience process control for floatation plants or similar operation.

Knowledge of the beneficiation process, standards, procedures, safety, and legal requirements

Knowledge of policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Medically fit to work on surface, working on heights and in confined spaces

Code 8 driver's licence and own transport