Asphalt Production Manager
SUMMARY:
Lead Asphalt Plant Operations with an Industry Giant
Job Title: Asphalt Plant Manager
Location: Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg
Salary: From R70K to R95K based on qualifications, skills, and experience
The Company
Our client is a premier, listed construction leader with over fifty years of proven industry excellence. They deliver major infrastructure, roads, earthworks, and surfacing projects across Southern Africa with immense pride. This stable market giant offers outstanding long-term job security and rewarding career advancement opportunities.
POSITION INFO:
The Opportunity Step into a vital leadership role where your plant expertise keeps high-profile road projects moving forward. You will receive great operational support, modern plant resources, and continuous opportunities to build your career. Your dedication will drive daily plant efficiency, prevent costly breakdowns, and meet customer delivery targets smoothly. Job Description Direct daily asphalt manufacturing, aggregate drying, burner operations, and mix batching sequences. Plan and schedule production volumes to align directly with road paving schedules and client orders. Control raw material inventory, including stone aggregates, liquid bitumen binders, and specialized additives. Enforce strict asphalt mix temperatures, binder ratios, and grading curves for every dispatched load. Oversee planned preventative maintenance programs for plant bins, conveyors, screens, and mixing pugmills. Monitor burner fuel usage and production costs to keep manufacturing waste as low as possible. Maintain full compliance with municipal air quality licenses, dust suppression rules, and site safety standards. What You Need to Apply National Diploma or BTech in Mechanical, Civil, or or similar relevant qualification. Seven to ten years of hands-on experience running batch and continuous drum asphalt plants. Solid understanding of heavy asphalt plant machinery, bitumen heating systems, and PLC plant controls. Practical knowledge of standard asphalt mixes, modified binders, and aggregate gradings. Proven mechanical fault-finding skills to minimize plant downtime during active paving operations. Good understanding of environmental emissions, safety compliance, and raw material stock control. A positive attitude, team spirit, and a strong commitment to delivering quality production. This exclusive opportunity is managed by TRPig.