Superintendent – Metallurgy

• Job Grade: CNM 6
• Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga
• Section/Unit: Metallurgy
• Department: Processing Plant
• Job reports to: Manager – Process Plant
• Direct Reports: Senior Metallurgist (2)

Job Purpose:

The Metallurgical Superintendent provides leadership and direction to the technical operations group for the safe and efficient operation of the Namdini Gold Mine processing plant. Responsible for achieving improvement in all processing plant aspects and liaising with the Process Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the metallurgy team to promote safety culture and ensure compliance with safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with Ghanaian Mine Safety Regulations.
• Conduct technical training and identify training needs for staff.
• Develop standard metallurgical test work programs and routine operating strategy.
• Provide technical information to stakeholders.
• Assist in budgeting and capital expenditure requests.
• Develop a production management system focusing on continuous improvement.
• Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Minimum qualification(s)

• A degree in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering / Ore Processing
• Statutory Senior Mine Officials Certificates of Competency – Processing Superintendent or Processing Manager’s level
• Master’s degree in management is highly desirable
• Must be able to drive and possess a valid Ghanaian driving license

Experience (Minimum)

• Minimum of 10 years of operational metallurgical experience
• At least 3 years operating as the head of the metallurgical section

Knowledge (In-depth)

• Advanced knowledge of comminution processes, especially the SABC process and practical experience is best.
• Advanced knowledge of the operation of flotation, especially gold-containing sulfide flotation.
• Advanced knowledge of the cyanide leaching process of gold ores, especially CIL/CIP process and the detoxification process for cyanide-containing tailings or solutions.
• Understand metal balance, water balance, and cyanide balance work in the mineral processing plant.
• Metallurgical improvement programs for delivering sustained improvements in plant throughput and metal recovery
• Management of small to medium capital projects in processing plant
• Metallurgical Test work

Skills

• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (written and oral).
• Being able to use Chinese is a plus
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and SAP.
• Advanced planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Leadership and behavioral attributes

• Must be Competent in demonstrating the following:
• Acting ethically always.
• Acting with integrity and honesty always.
• Good supervisory and conflict management skills.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Stress management.
• Results-oriented (achieving results)

Special conditions or requirements of the Job

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required.
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
• Extended working hours involved.
• Ability to work under intense pressure and extreme deadline
• Stringent deadlines
• High volume work
• Routine / non-routine duties
• Medically fit for the position and environment
• Integrity Test may be conducted periodically for incumbents of the role.
• Working in extreme or severe weather conditions.
• Sense of Responsibility and Commitment
• Pro-activity and Dynamism
• Persistence and Flexibility;

How To Apply

• When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:
• Include an application/introductory letter of not more than 1 page, explaining why you believe you are the most suitable for the role you are applying for
• Include your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and limit it to a maximum of 5 pages
• Include copies of relevant academic certificates
• Include copies of relevant professional certifications
• Please state the job title you are applying for as the subject heading in the e-mail applications, together with a detailed CV and the relevant proof of qualifications, should be addressed to: HR Manager, Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, No.4 Luanda close, East Legon, Accra, Ghana: GA-377-0113
• Please send all the relevant documents/applications electronically by attachment (preferably in PDF or MS Word).

Closing Date: May 1, 2025

• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Disclaimer

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