Mine Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd seeks a Production Manager to lead mining operations in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. You will manage production crews, coordinate drilling and coal extraction, and supervise quality control across processes from extraction to processing.

You will drive safety culture, supervise attendance and performance, and report KPIs while coordinating with engineering, geology, survey, and processing teams. Strong leadership and data-driven decisions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology or related field is required.
• Relevant safety and operations certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in coal mining operations or similar.
• At least 3 years' supervisory/foreman experience and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production crews to safely achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Ensure MHSA compliance, site procedures, risk assessments, and safety culture are prioritised.
• Coordinate drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and coal extraction per mine plan with engineering and processing teams.
• Monitor coal quality, dilution, and adherence to customer specifications and plant processes.
• Manage production reporting, KPIs, and planning meetings for continuous improvement.
• Oversee cost and resource management, including labour, fuel, and consumables within budgets.
• Ensure equipment operators perform pre-use inspections and liaise with maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Provide coaching and development to production staff and contractors, fostering high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Safety-focused

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Geology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd seeks a Production Manager to lead mining operations in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. You will manage production crews, coordinate drilling and coal extraction, and supervise quality control across processes from extraction to processing.

You will drive safety culture, supervise attendance and performance, and report KPIs while coordinating with engineering, geology, survey, and processing teams. Strong leadership and data-driven decisions are essential.