Process Manager

About DRA Global

Revolutionise your career with DRA Global Limited, a leading international engineering, project delivery, and operations management group specialising in the mining, minerals, and metals industry. With a remarkable legacy spanning over four decades and a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, North and South America, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific, we offer an unparalleled experience for growth and innovation.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with DRA Global as we progress the refurbishment of the Mount Carlton Gold Mine Processing Plant and transition toward full Operations & Maintenance (O&M). As Process Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the operation—leading from the front, influencing plant performance from day one, and building the foundations for long-term operational success.

Operating on a 5/2 roster, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to be part of a project that’s moving fast, evolving quickly, and making a real impact.

• Oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the gold processing plant, ensuring all activities adhere to site, corporate, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong on-plant presence, regularly inspecting circuits, equipment and control rooms to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Actively participate in daily production, maintenance and safety meetings, providing clear direction and resolving operational constraints in real time
• Support troubleshooting of plant upsets, breakdowns and process bottlenecks, working directly with operators, maintainers and metallurgists
• Ensure effective process control and optimisation, collaborating closely with metallurgical and technical teams to maximise gold recovery and plant efficiency.
• Manage and develop direct reports through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and capability enhancement.
• Maintain compliance with environmental licenses, tailings management plans, and requirements for water and reagent handling.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships, including those with corporate entities, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and site leadership teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at operational excellence, enhanced reliability, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Administer operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and deliver results in line with approved forecasts.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on production, safety, maintenance, and financial performance metrics.

About you

Our ideal candidate is a positive, safety-conscious team player with a strong work ethic, who excels at managing, developing, and inspiring people. 

• Holds relevant higher education qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar fields (consideration also given to experienced trade-based professionals).
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Process Manager or Operations Manager within a gold processing facility.
• Extensive technical expertise in gold processing methods including CIL/CIP, gravity separation, flotation, crushing, and milling.
• Thorough understanding of WHS laws, safety systems, and critical risk measures in mining or heavy industries.
• Experience handling operational and capital budgets, with a proven ability to implement cost-saving strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, working well with site leaders, corporate personnel, contractors, and regulators.
• Capable of analysing data from production, maintenance, and metallurgy to guide prompt, informed decisions.

Please note, that as apart of our recruitment process you will be required to complete a police clearance, Functional Capacity Evaluation and drug and alcohol screen.

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