Deputy Process Manager

About the role

As the Deputy Process Manager you will oversee the day‑to‑day management, optimisation and continuous improvement of Asante Gold’s metallurgical processing operations. You will be accountable for plant reliability, production output and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards while driving the achievement of annual gold production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control metallurgical processing activities to meet the company’s annual production targets.
• Ensure efficient operation of processing plants to maximise gold recovery from ore.
• Prepare and manage the department’s annual capital and operational budget, exercising strict budgetary control.
• Develop and implement operating procedures, standard practices and staffing plans for optimal plant performance.
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including research, development of new processing methods and equipment acquisition.
• Supervise security of the gold room and enforce compliance with safety, health and mining regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years as a Process Manager.
• Qualified First‑Aider certificate.
• Process Plant/Metallurgical Manager Certificate of Competency issued by the Minerals Commission.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of mineral processing, particularly flotation circuits and sulphide treatment plants.
• Strong analytical ability for metallurgical test work and data interpretation.
• Expertise in operating and optimising large‑scale metallurgical processing plants.