Processing Operations Supervisor

About the role

The Processing Operations Supervisor will lead the commissioning, ramp‑up and ongoing optimisation of Perseus Mining’s processing plant in Tanzania. You will ensure safe, stable and efficient plant performance while driving continuous improvement to meet production and recovery targets.

Key responsibilities

• Support commissioning, ramp‑up and optimisation activities, ensuring safe and controlled increase in throughput.
• Supervise shift activities, provide manpower guidance and maintain a strong safety and compliance culture.
• Monitor plant performance, identify constraints and take corrective actions to address instability, downtime or losses.
• Collaborate with Process Management, Metallurgy, Maintenance and HSE teams to optimise plant availability and reliability.
• Deliver accurate production reporting in line with site and corporate requirements.
• Ensure equipment operates within design limits and is maintained safely.

Required profile

• Proven experience in gold processing plant operations, including crushing, grinding, gravity recovery, leaching (CIL/CIP), elution, tailings and reagent management.
• Experience leading or supporting plant commissioning, ramp‑up, stabilisation and optimisation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop processing personnel.
• Ability to interpret plant data and make data‑driven decisions.
• Commitment to safety, environmental standards and company values.

Required skills

• Gold processing plant operations
• Crushing and grinding
• Gravity recovery techniques
• CIL/CIP leaching processes
• Elution procedures
• Tailings management
• Reagent management
• Plant data analysis