Manganese Metal Company (“MMC”), based in Mbombela (Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province), is the world’s largest producer of 99.9% electrolytic manganese metal (“EMM”). The company has been in operation since 1974, has a unique global marketing network and is a niche market supplier of EMM to an established international customer base.
We supply more than 120 customers in over 20 countries and our systems, equipment, safe operating philosophy and excellent business practices provide our customers with peace of mind, first-class quality and reliable supply. Our products are used in the top-end of the market, in the aluminium, steel, non-ferrous alloys, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, chemicals and welding consumable industries.
POSITION
Senior Controller Wet Section (B3)
Internal / External
LOCATION
Nelspruit
SALARY
Market related
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Operate/control the wet section process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB
In this position, the job incumbent will be part of the Solution Preparation Department at the Wet Section where good teamwork is important. The job incumbent will be responsible for controlling wet section circuits and ensuring that the unit meet its daily throughput and quality in order to supply the internal customer.
MMC offers a very dynamic working environment, where the person will be part of the team that ensures production and delivery of the world’s highest quality EMM to customers all over the world, directly from Mbombela (Nelspruit)
JOB OBJECTIVES
- Operate the wet section plant to achieve the SQI (Solution Quality Index) target.
- Mixing Chemicals for wet section.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
- Perform housekeeping duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric with Maths and Science
- Minimum of 2-3 years in production environment, including first line maintenance.
COMPETENCIES
- Team work
- Communicating
- Quick learning
- Problem solving
- Innovating
- Organising
- Flexible
- Stress tolerant
- Quality conscious
- Safety conscious
- Cost conscious
- Reliable
- Attention to detail
- Manually capable
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Plant based, exposed to hazardous chemicals
- Shift work required
IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the additional questionnaire information, or the required matric/N3 certificate will be considered unsuccessful.
Controller Questionnaire, please include answers in your CV or attach on a separate page
- What is the main purpose of leaching in the manganese circuit?
- What can cause low manganese extraction during leaching?
- What is the purpose of the purification stage after leaching?
- How is iron removed from the manganese solution during leaching?
- What can happen if purification is not properly controlled?
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application with supporting documents to show proof of above-mentioned qualifications and experience to Berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
Communication will be limited strictly to shortlisted candidates; should you not receive any correspondence from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application to having been unsuccessful. The Company also reserves the right to not appoint.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Please note that MMC is a drug and alcohol-free company.
Closing date for applications: 24 November 2025