Mine Manager

Samancor Chrome; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Limpopo is seeking a qualified individual to lead their Mining Team in optimizing resource extraction while ensuring compliance with mining safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and mine certification alongside at least 8 years of relevant experience, including managerial roles. Responsibilities encompass managing daily operations, performance management, and budgeting. This role provides the opportunity to influence mining strategies and enhance operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant mining experience.
• Preferably 3 years in a managerial position.
• Underground and opencast mining experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mining Team for cost-effective ore extraction.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety legislation.
• Manage daily operations of the mine.
• Compile and control the Mining budget.
• Manage long-term and tactical planning.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Performance Management

Operational Excellence

Education

Degree or Technikon Diploma

Mine Manager Certificate of competency

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To lead the Mining Team in the cost-effective optimisation and extraction of the ore body and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage The Department

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Mining Management

• Manage the day to day operation of the mine
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training
• Ensure that the person performing the work has the required authority
• Enforce MHSA & regulations, mine roles, standards and procedures

Ore Body Optimisation

• Optimise Ore Body in compliance the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy

Strategic Planning

• Manage the Strategic Plan (2-5 years)
• Manage the Life Of Mine Plan

Tactical Planning

Manage the Tactical Plan (< 1 year)

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Compile and control the Mining budget

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or Technikon Diploma
• Mine Manager Certificate of competency (Metalliferous Mining)
• Mine Health and Safety Act (3.1) appointment

Experience

• 8 Years relevant experience, preferably 3 year’s managerial experience
• Underground experience (board & Pillar, Trackless)
• Opencast experience

Closing Date

20 February 2026