Manager Operations Projects

Sound Mining Projects; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Gauteng is seeking a Manager Operations Projects to enhance business performance through strategic planning and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Mine Managers Certificate and at least 7 years of relevant experience, including 3 years at a managerial level. Responsibilities include budget management, driving safety initiatives, and improving operational processes. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in a related role, with 3 years at a unit managerial level or in a functional/specialist area.
• Assertive, goal-oriented self-starter.
• Creative and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business planning and company strategy.
• Anticipate operational, technical, and safety challenges.
• Lead Underground Operations continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making abilities

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Stress tolerance

Education

Mine Managers Certificate of Competency

NQF 7 (Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Manager Operations Projects

Position: Manager Operations Projects

Qualifications:

• Mine Managers Certificate of Competency
• At least 7 years experience in a related role, with 3 years at a unit managerial level or in a functional/specialist area
• Assertive, goal-oriented self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Creative and solutions-oriented
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Stress tolerant
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Medically fit to function in the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at a relevant Sibanye-Stillwater Occupational

Advantageous:

• NQF 7 (Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Mining Engineering
• Completion of a Middle/Executive Managerial Leadership Programme

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to business planning and company strategy to improve competitiveness, profitability, and growth
• Recognizing and anticipating operational, technical, and safety challenges, taking action to prevent or overcome them, and seeking continuous improvement
• Participating in the estimation and preparation of cost budgets for projects or sub-projects and monitoring and controlling actual costs against budget
• Proposing capital expenditure projects when required to expand capacity or improve operations
• Contributing to project initiation, scope definition, and scope change control
• Leading and driving Underground Operations continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Driving a culture of Safety ownership with a strong emphasis on behaviour-based safety