Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining recruitment firm is assisting organizations in hiring experienced mining professionals in South Africa. This opportunity spans several functions within the sector, aimed at mid- to senior-level professionals, offering growth towards leadership roles. Responsibilities include optimizing production, safety compliance, and team development. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and extensive industry experience, including operations leadership and safety practices. Benefits include health insurance, pension plans, and training development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining or related industries.
• Practical working knowledge of MHSA expectations and safety protocols.
• Experience in operations leadership, mining planning, and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient production across mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Drive operational performance through planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations leadership

Technical services

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, or HSE

Tools

CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

MS Office (Excel, Power BI)

Job description

Hire Resolve is assisting mining organisations in hiring experienced mining professionals across South Africa. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector, including mine operations, technical services, processing/metallurgy, maintenance and reliability, projects, and health, safety and environment (HSE) leadership. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and provide a clear pathway toward superintendent, manager, and senior site leadership positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support safe, efficient production across surface and/or underground operations, aligned to site targets
• Maintain compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and strengthen on-site risk management, incident prevention, and audit readiness
• Drive operational performance through production planning, KPI management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical input to mine planning and scheduling, drill and blast performance, ground control, ventilation, and geotechnical risk management (as applicable)
• Improve plant/process performance (throughput, recovery, quality) through troubleshooting and optimisation where relevant
• Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for mobile and fixed plant, including shutdown planning and asset performance improvement
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and adherence to schedule and budget
• Support project execution and operational readiness (commissioning support, change management, and cross-functional coordination)
• Develop teams through coaching, competency development, and structured performance management
• Prepare clear operational reporting for leadership, governance, and statutory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, HSE, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles)
• Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, minerals processing, quarrying/aggregates, or heavy industrial environments
• Practical working knowledge of MHSA expectations and strong safety leadership, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigation
• Experience in one or more of the following: operations leadership, technical services, mine planning/scheduling, processing optimisation, maintenance/reliability, projects, or HSE systems
• Familiarity with common industry tools such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo), planning/scheduling tools, condition monitoring, and MS Office (Excel; Power BI advantageous)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in operational, site-based environments
• Willingness to work on-site and in field conditions; flexibility for shift patterns/rotations and travel depending on the role

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development