Manager Operations

Sibanye-Stillwater; Brits; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks an experienced individual for Underground Operations management in Brits, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including 7 years in a managerial role, and hold necessary certifications such as a Blasting Certificate and Mine Managers Certificate. Responsibilities include leading operations teams, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Compelling candidates are those who thrive in challenging environments and are committed to excellence in mining operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent qualification.
• Blasting Certificate and Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.
• More than 10 years experience in a relevant role including 7 at management level.

Responsibilities

• Manage Underground Operations and lead teams.
• Conduct project management including scheduling and reporting.
• Ensure alignment of projects to business objectives.

Skills

Underground Operations Management

Problem-solving

Financial Management

Education

Diploma in Mining Engineering

Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Requirements

• Be in possession of Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent qualification
• Be in possession of a Blasting Certificate
• Be in possession of Mine Managers Certificate of Competency
• Possess more than 10 years experience in a related role, of which 7 should have been at a management level or experience in a functional/specialist area
• Be medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Have clear security screening record.
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities

• Underground Operations Management
• Lead and manage the Underground Operations teams, systems and processes.
• Keep up to date with latest Underground Operations systems, processes and best practices and make suitable recommendations.
• Analyse and interpret Underground Operations data and reports and take corrective actions as required
• Provide effective problem-solving support to the Underground Operations teams.
• Chair the daily Mining meeting.
• Ensure that all necessary Underground Operations resources (personnel, equipment and materials) are available as required.
• Manage the Shaft schedule.
• Report Underground Operations information. Underground Operations Projects
• Lead and drive Underground Operations continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Identify Underground Operations improvement opportunities and implement improvement projects and initiatives.
• Manage project teams of Underground Operations project to deliver project objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relations on projects.
• Approve Underground Operations projects and ensure alignment to Mining Strategy and business objectives.
• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control.
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for projects or sub projects and monitor and control actual costs against budget.
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise.
• Develop simple schedules to facilitate effective project execution.
• Manage project communication for a project.
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules.
• Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives.
• Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project work.
• Plan, organise and facilitate project meetings and workshops.
• Conduct project documentation management to support project processes.
• Provide procurement administration support to projects.
• Provide assistance in implementing and assuring project work meets quality requirements.
• Sign off Underground Operations Projects.
• Mining Risk Management
• Manage and assess Mining related risksand incorporate mitigating controls.
• Approve the Mining component of the risk register. Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Financial Management
• Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets:
• Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.
• Approving operational expenditure.
• Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings:
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
• Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. Capital Budgets:
• Prepare and present business cases for Capital approval.
• Cost Capital Expenditure and process Application for Financial Expenditure (AFE).
• Manage and report on Capital budgets and expenditure. Expenditure:
• Approve operational expenditure.
• Manage expenditure against the budget.
• Report on variances from the budget and the reasons for those variances. Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance
• Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.
• Approve high-level risk assessments and take appropriate action.
• Lead risk assessments and take appropriate action.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:
• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the underground Operations in line with Organisational objectives.
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS):
• Approve department’s documents.
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence
• Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management Recruitment:
• Design the specific Operations’ discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.
• Review and approve labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:
• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Set the specific Operations’ discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. Employee Relations:
• Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:
• Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.
• Mentor individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.
• Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members.
• Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis. Transformation & Sustainability:
• Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability.

Additional Requirements

• Diploma in Mining Engineering
• Degree in Mining Engineering