Mine Production Manager

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Medical benefits

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Mine Production Manager to lead operations at a major site in Upington, Northern Cape. You will drive safe, efficient production, manage a large workforce, and coordinate with planning and engineering to optimize extraction and cost targets.

The role demands a strong track record in achieving production goals within challenging mining environments and a deep knowledge of mining methods and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in mine production management with significant leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated success in achieving production targets in challenging mining environments
• Strong knowledge of mining methods, operational efficiencies, and cost control strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with performance management systems and continuous improvement initiatives is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of daily mine production activities, ensuring optimal performance and output.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and targets in alignment with overall mine strategy.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Manage and motivate a large production workforce, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor production performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to achieve objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with mine planning, geology, maintenance, and processing departments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

HSEQ knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Mine Production Manager to lead operations at their significant site in Upington . This senior role is responsible for the efficient and safe execution of all production activities, ensuring that targets for volume, quality, and cost are consistently met. You will manage a large team of operational staff, implement production strategies, and work closely with mine planning and engineering departments to optimize extraction processes. This is a prime opportunity for a proven leader to drive success in a vital mining operation within the Northern Cape , fostering a culture of high performance and safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of daily mine production activities, ensuring optimal performance and output.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and targets in alignment with overall mine strategy.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Manage and motivate a large production workforce, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor production performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to achieve objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with mine planning, geology, maintenance, and processing departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in mine production management, with significant leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in achieving production targets in challenging mining environments.
• Strong knowledge of mining methods, operational efficiencies, and cost control strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with performance management systems and continuous improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Executive level salary with a substantial performance-based bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Accommodation and relocation assistance provided.
• Exceptional career growth opportunities within a leading mining enterprise.
• Play a crucial role in the success of a major operation in the resource-rich Northern Cape .