Executive Mining Operations Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Director for our client in the mining support services sector. Based in Klerksdorp, the role leads multi-site operations, focusing on productivity, safety, and profitability.

The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of senior operations leadership, a strong background in mining or heavy industry, and a track record of cost optimization and strategic execution. This is an executive-level opportunity to shape the operational footprint.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of leadership in operations.
• Experience in mining or heavy industrial sectors is essential.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to achieve company goals.
• Oversee daily operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and safety.
• Provide strong leadership to managers and their teams to drive performance.
• Implement KPIs to measure efficiency and effectiveness across sites.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage operational budgets, costs, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Drive innovation and adopt best practices in processes and technology.
• Collaborate with executives to align operations with strategy.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution for infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop talent to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Decision-making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/people development

ERP systems

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Director for our client in the mining support services sector. Based in Klerksdorp, the role leads multi-site operations, focusing on productivity, safety, and profitability.

The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of senior operations leadership, a strong background in mining or heavy industry, and a track record of cost optimization and strategic execution. This is an executive-level opportunity to shape the operational footprint.