Mine Production Manager

ClarkHouse Human Capital; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ClarkHouse Human Capital is seeking an experienced open-pit mining professional to join as the GM's operational right hand in Limpopo.

You will turn plans into production, oversee drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and stockpiling, and hold contractors accountable to drive efficiency and growth in a lean, agile operation. Strong numbers-interpretation and plan-challenge skills are essential to deliver visible improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven open-pit mining production/operations experience.
• 3
• Experience managing mining contractors.
• Ability to interrogate plans, understand numbers and make sound operational recommendations.
• A practical understanding of drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and stockpiling.
• MG/chrome experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• This is an opportunity to join a lean, agile operation where your expertise will have genuine influence.
• As the operational right hand to the GM, you'll have the opportunity to improve efficiency, shape the mining function and make a visible contribution to the continued growth of the operation.
• If you're a strong open-pit mining professional who knows how to turn a plan into production and isn't afraid to challenge the numbers, we’d want to hear from you.

Skills

Open-pit mining

Contract management

Plan analysis

Drilling & blasting

Stockpiling & loading

MG/chrome experience

Education

Mining/Engineering/Geology qualification

Job description

We're open to the right background, but you will ideally have:

• Proven open-pit mining production/operations experience
• Strong experience managing or holding mining contractors accountable
• The confidence to interrogate plans, understand the numbers and make sound operational recommendations
• A practical understanding of drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and stockpiling
• MG/chrome experience would be advantageous, although other open-pit commodities will be considered
• A relevant mining, engineering, geology or related qualification would be advantageous

This is an opportunity to join a lean, agile operation where your expertise will have genuine influence. As the operational right hand to the GM, you'll have the opportunity to improve efficiency, shape the mining function and make a visible contribution to the continued growth of the operation.

If you're a strong open-pit mining professional who knows how to turn a plan into production and isn't afraid to challenge the numbers, we’d want to hear from you.