Mining Site Manager: Safety-Driven Operations Leader

Skillnet Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for a mining operation in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards while managing day-to-day site operations, HR administration and equipment management.

You will lead risk assessments and emergency drills, supervise contractors and staff, maintain site records, and drive continuous improvement in safety and production performance in a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• Mid career with 6+ years in mining/site management.
• Relevant legal and safety qualifications required.
• Ability to lead HSE, quality and operations simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Manage administrative HR tasks and workforce development.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities, inspections and reporting.
• Maintain stock of equipment and manage maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with team, suppliers, sub-contractors and customers.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Risk Assessments

Emergency Drills

Incident Investigation

People Management

Training & Development

Education

Relevant Legal and Safety Qualifications

Job description

Skillnet Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for a mining operation in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards while managing day-to-day site operations, HR administration and equipment management.

You will lead risk assessments and emergency drills, supervise contractors and staff, maintain site records, and drive continuous improvement in safety and production performance in a challenging mining environment.