Mine Manager - Lead Large-Scale Ops & Safety

Placements24; O Mente; On-site; EUR 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Medical aid

Life cover

Retirement fund

Housing allowance

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle and fuel

Career advancement

Safety focus

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Mine Manager to oversee operations at a major mining site near Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This executive role demands strategic leadership, strong safety culture, and proven experience in large-scale mining.

You will manage planning, production, budgets, and stakeholder relations to ensure safe, profitable operations. The ideal candidate holds a Mining Engineering degree, professional registration, and 10+ years of management experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience in large-scale mining.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily mine operations ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans aligned with objectives.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead and develop a diverse, high-performance team.
• Collaborate with geological, engineering and maintenance teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with government, communities, and suppliers.
• Drive initiatives for operational excellence and technology adoption.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Ensure asset management and maintenance strategies for equipment.
• Represent the mine in senior management meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Professional registration (Pr.Eng / Mine Manager's Certificate)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Mine Manager to oversee operations at a major mining site near Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This executive role demands strategic leadership, strong safety culture, and proven experience in large-scale mining.

You will manage planning, production, budgets, and stakeholder relations to ensure safe, profitable operations. The ideal candidate holds a Mining Engineering degree, professional registration, and 10+ years of management experience.