General Manager – Mining Operations (Platinum)

Fempower; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining enterprise in Rustenburg is seeking a strategic General Manager for its underground operation. The successful candidate will hold a B Degree in Mining Engineering with 15 years of experience. Responsibilities include driving operational performance and strategic planning while maintaining ESG standards. This role offers significant autonomy to influence the company's future direction, making it ideal for someone with a proven leadership track record in mining management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of mining experience.
• Proven track record with significant roles in mining management.
• Strong business acumen with exposure to project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive the operation to meet production targets.
• Develop and refine the mine's strategic plan.
• Implement effective people management practices.
• Communicate and lead the company's strategic vision.
• Manage environmental compliance and social investment.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial leadership

Operational management

Stakeholder management

Education

B Degree / B Tech in Mining Engineering

Management development qualification (e.g., MBA, Leadership Diploma)

Job description

Our client, a premier global producer in the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) sector, is seeking a strategic and results-driven General Manager to lead their flagship underground mining operation. This is a pivotal leadership role with full P&L and operational accountability, offering the challenge and autonomy to significantly impact the company's future performance and strategic direction.

Requirements

• B Degree / B Tech in Mining Engineering (Essential)
• Valid Blasting Certificate and Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Essential)
• A management development qualification (e.g., MBA, Leadership Diploma) is essential
• Minimum of 15 years of mining experience, with a proven track record including: 5 years as a Mine Manager; 3 years as a Mine Overseer; 2 years as a Shift Supervisor
• In-depth, hands‑on knowledge across all underground mining disciplines: Stopping, Development, Shafts, Survey, Ventilation, Rock Engineering, and Geology
• Strong business acumen with exposure to project management, accounting principles, and engineering

Key Performance Areas

• Operational & Financial Leadership: Drive the operation to consistently meet and exceed production targets and profit margins, ensuring long‑term sustainability
• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and refine the mine's strategic plan, directly assisting the Operations Executive in the broader strategic management process
• People & Culture: Implement and maintain sound people management practices, including HR and Employee Relations (IR), to cultivate a productive, skilled, and engaged workforce
• Vision & Leadership: Formulate, communicate, and drive the company's strategic vision through transformational and effective leadership at all levels of the operation
• ESG & Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage environmental compliance and corporate social investment as key strategic focus areas.