Process Controller (Gold Plant) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Mining
R19 000 – R25 250/month
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Job Description

The coal washing plant near Paarl needs operators who can run their area safely on a 24-hour shift cycle. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is Paarl-based, with most of your time spent at a coal washing plant. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Clean spillage and keep walkways free of hazards
  • Take samples at set times and bring them to the lab
  • Hand over the plant to the next shift with a clear status report
  • Log plant readings and downtime on the shift log
  • Start up, run and shut down crushers, screens and conveyors in sequence

You'll need

  • Comfortable around noise, dust and heights while wearing full PPE
  • Grade 12 with mathematics and physical science
  • At least 1 year operating a processing plant
  • Basic computer skills for SCADA screens and logs

Nice if you have

  • Laboratory or sampling experience
  • Forklift or overhead crane licence

What you get

  • Transport from surrounding towns
  • Learnership opportunities toward a metallurgy qualification
  • Shift allowances and overtime
  • Medical aid and pension fund

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy certified by a police station or commissioner of oaths, Grade 12 certificate with results plus MQA processing certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • If you have worked in a control room, say which system and how many hours a shift you ran it.
  • Say which plant sections you have run: crushing, milling, flotation or DMS. Recruiters match you to the open section.

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Job details
SalaryR19 000 – R25 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategoryMining
Experience6+ years
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date8 December 2026
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