Operations Manager - Mining Energy Services

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Living-out allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead energy services for mining operations in Rustenburg. The role requires strategic leadership to optimize energy usage, control budgets, and maintain safety and environmental standards across large-scale sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering or Operations Management, with 10+ years in mining or heavy industry operations, and proven P&L management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or Operations Management.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management in mining or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale operational budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial energy systems, maintenance, and operational best practices.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage safety and environmental compliance in a high-risk industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of energy supply and management systems for mining sites.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies across all operations.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure for the operations division.
• Lead and develop a team of operational staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including mine management, regulatory bodies, and suppliers, to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Energy systems knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

P&L responsibility

Safety & regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to oversee energy services within the mining sector in Rustenburg . This vital role requires a strategic leader adept at managing complex operational logistics, ensuring the continuous and efficient supply of power to large-scale mining facilities. You will be responsible for optimizing energy usage, managing operational budgets, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial operations, particularly within mining or heavy industry, and a proven ability to drive operational excellence and cost efficiencies in a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of energy supply and management systems for mining sites.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies across all operations.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure for the operations division.
• Lead and develop a team of operational staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including mine management, regulatory bodies, and suppliers, to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or Operations Management.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, preferably within the mining or heavy industrial sector .
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale operational budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial energy systems , maintenance, and operational best practices.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage safety and environmental compliance in a high-risk industry.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Performance-based incentive schemes and potential for profit sharing.
• Opportunity to lead critical operations in a major industrial hub like Rustenburg .
• Company-provided housing or generous living-out allowance.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.