Mine Manager - Underground Operations

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Health, life, and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office allowance

Autonomy and impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Mine Manager to lead our underground operations remotely, overseeing the mine near Upington. This senior role directs strategic direction, safety, and profitability while coordinating a distributed team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will set performance targets, manage budgets, and drive operational excellence through a distributed leadership model, fostering a strong safety culture and implementing best practices across planning,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in underground mining with 5+ in senior management.
• BSc/BEng in Mining Engineering; advanced management qualifications preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large, remote teams and manage mine economics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all underground mine operations including planning, production, maintenance and safety.
• Develop strategic plans and budgets for the mine.
• Ensure compliance with mining, health, safety, and environmental regs.
• Lead and develop a team of mine professionals and supervisors.
• Implement best practices for efficiency and cost management.
• Foster strong safety culture and rigorous safety standards.
• Liaise with senior management, stakeholders, and regulators.

Skills

Underground mining leadership

Budget management

Safety culture

Remote team management

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSc/BEng in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Mine Manager to lead their underground operations remotely, overseeing activities in the vicinity of Upington. This senior leadership role is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational efficiency, safety, and profitability of the mine. You will set performance targets, manage budgets, foster a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a seasoned mining professional with a proven track record in underground mining leadership and a passion for driving operational excellence through a distributed team structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of underground mine operations, including planning, production, maintenance, and safety.
• Developing and implementing strategic business plans and budgets for the mine.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable mining, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of mine professionals and supervisors.
• Implementing best practices in operational efficiency and cost management.
• Fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring adherence to rigorous safety standards.
• Liaising with senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Mining Engineering or a related discipline, with advanced management qualifications preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in underground mining operations, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in managing complex underground mining projects and large operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of various underground mining methods and technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in remote team management.
• Excellent financial acumen and understanding of mine economics.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive executive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Significant retirement savings plan contributions.
• Allowance for home office setup and technology.
• Opportunity to lead a key operation with significant autonomy and impact.