Mine Operations Manager - Open Pit Focus

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mine Operations Manager to lead its open-pit mining activities in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on planning, execution, and control to achieve production targets safely and cost-effectively, while managing a large workforce and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will drive continuous improvement, coordinate with geology, engineering, maintenance, and admin departments, and contribute to strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Senior mining leadership experience in open-pit operations.
• Strong understanding of mining economics and optimization.
• Proven ability to manage large multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and control of open-pit mining activities to meet targets.
• Oversee daily operations and a large workforce.
• Drive safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across the site.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering, maintenance and admin teams to integrate operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Open-pit mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Mine Operations Manager to lead their open-pit mining operations in East London, Eastern Cape. This senior management position is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and control of all mining activities to meet production targets safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will oversee daily operations, manage a large workforce, implement operational improvements, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in open-pit mining engineering and operations, proven leadership and management skills, and a deep understanding of mining economics and best practices. You will collaborate closely with geology, engineering, maintenance, and administration departments to ensure seamless integration of all operational functions. The East London location provides a strategic base within a region with developing mining potential. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned mining professional looking to lead significant operations and contribute to the strategic growth of the company. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will be directly accountable for the productivity and profitability of the open-pit mine, making critical decisions that impact day-to-day activities and long-term strategic planning. This role requires a strong focus on people management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure sustainable and successful operations.