Sandfire Resources is an international and diversified sustainable mining company which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SFR). With a strong operational base, our business is underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of safety, responsibility, and sustainability. Motheo represents the foundation of Sandfire’s long-term growth plans in Botswana. Our vision is that Motheo will form a new, long-life copper production hub in the central portion of the Kalahari Copper Belt. Development has significantly progressed at Motheo, with the mine now officially opened and production ramping up towards the initial 3.2Mtpa processing capacity. We are seeking a highly skilled Processing Optimization Manager to join our team and drive innovation in mining operations.

 

• Develop and implement process optimization strategies to achieve business objectives while upholding health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Lead and manage process plant optimization projects, ensuring alignment with business plans, budgets, health and safety and environmental standards.

• Oversee research, plant surveys, and metallurgical test work to support expansion and optimization projects.

• Monitor and ensure quality assurance in metallurgical test work, in accordance with design and specification and providing detailed feedback to contractors and site management.

• Serve as a key company representative for plant modification projects, including acting as project manager or technical expert.

• Leverage business improvement initiatives to optimize production and reduce costs.

• Track project progress and provide updates with actionable recommendations to maintain schedules.

• Manage and execute process department capital budgets and forecasts in alignment with company strategy.

 

• BSc in Metallurgical, Chemical Engineering is required. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

• A minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in mineral processing, with at least 10 years’ gained in technical and leadership roles.

• Copper and other Base metal flotation experience required.

• Experience managing a multi-national workforce in a leadership role.

• Registered Engineer (or eligibility to register).

• Strong background in process plant optimization, improvement studies and project management required.

 

Sandfire Resources offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking mining project while advancing your career within a progressive and supportive environment.

 

All applications (including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates as one document) should be submitted via our website www.hrmc.co.bw. Confidential enquiries about the role, please contact the

Managing Partner Sesaleteng Seabe at seabe@hrmc.co.bw.