Mining Manager (3.1a Appointment) – Limpopo

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Mining Manager to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence in Limpopo. Responsibilities include leading mining operations, mentoring teams, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Mine Manager’s Certificate and extensive management experience in mining, particularly in hard rock or mechanised environments. This opportunity offers a competitive package with additional bonuses and allowances.

Benefits

Competitive, market-related package

Quarterly performance bonus

Housing allowance (CTC)

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• 10–15 years mining experience, with at least 10 in management.
• Strong background in hard rock / mechanised mining (Chrome or PGM advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Take accountability as the 3.1(a) appointee under the MHSA.
• Lead and manage mining operations to deliver safety, production, and profitability.
• Oversee planning, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and related activities.
• Ensure strict legal and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and guide departmental heads, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership strength

Problem-solving ability

Resilience in a unionised environment

Education

Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous Mines)

Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines

BSc Mining Engineering / Equivalent Qualification / National Higher Diploma

Job description

Are you a proven mining leader ready to take on the legal responsibility of a 3.1(a) appointee? Our client, a major player in the mining sector, is seeking a Mining Manager to drive safety, compliance, and operational excellence at their chrome operation in Limpopo.

What You’ll Do:

• Take accountability as the 3.1(a) appointee under the MHSA.
• Lead and manage mining operations to deliver on safety, production, and profitability.
• Oversee planning, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and related activities.
• Ensure strict legal and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and guide departmental heads, driving a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous Mines) – essential.
• Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines – essential.
• BSc Mining Eng / Equivalent Qualification / National Higher Diploma.
• 10–15 years’ mining experience, with at least 10 in management.
• Strong background in hard rock / mechanised mining (Chrome or PGM advantageous).
• Leadership strength, problem-solving ability, and resilience in a unionised environment.

The Offer:

• Competitive, market-related package.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Housing allowance (CTC).
• Company vehicle.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top mining house and make a measurable impact at operational and strategic level.

Apply now to lead with authority, accountability, and excellence.