Operations Manager Open Pit Mine Mining Industry R15mil R13mil

RPO Recruitment; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed mining company in Limpopo is seeking an Operations Manager for its open pit mine. The successful candidate will lead operational activities, ensuring safety and efficiency in production processes. With over 10 years of experience in mineral processing and strong leadership capabilities, you will play a key role in strategic alignment and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years in mineral processing including dense-medium plant operations.
• Proven leadership in metallurgy, mineral processing or production.
• Project management portfolio is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational aspects of open cast mining process.
• Coordinate daily production reviews and reporting.
• Oversee quality control laboratory to maintain product quality standards.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Kanban

Machine Learning

Cybersecurity

AI

Data Management

Senior Leadership

Data Modeling

Education

BSc or BTech in Metallurgical / Process Engineering

Job description

RPO Recruitments client in the Mining Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Operations Manager (Open Pit Mine) in Limpopo. This role will be responsible to lead and manage all operational aspects of the open cast mining process including Crushing Dense Media Separation (DMS) Dryer and Magnet Plant operations ensuring safe efficient and costeffective production. The role is accountable for integrating mine planning and pit optimisation with metallurgical processes quality control and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager will play a strategic role in aligning operational activities with business goals while fostering a culture of safety innovation and operational excellence.

Duties :

• Lead DataDriven Production and Quality Systems :
• Spearhead the implementation and continuous improvement of production and quality control systems leveraging data analytics to monitor performance identify bottlenecks and drive strategic decisionmaking.
• Manage Raw Materials Final Product and Consumables Stock :
• Oversee the entire supply chain of raw materials consumables and finished product stock to ensure optimal inventory levels minimize downtime and support uninterrupted production flows.
• Coordinate Daily Production Reviews and Reporting :
• Lead daily operational meetings to review production performance address issues in real time and compile comprehensive reports for senior management ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Use Your MS Office Proficiency to Drive Operations Excellence :
• Utilize your strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook) to analyze operational data track KPIs prepare presentations and communicate effectively across departments.
• Oversee Crushing DMS Dryer and Magnet Plant Operations :
• Manage and optimize key processing plant operations ensuring efficient throughput equipment reliability and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Supervise the Quality Control Laboratory :
• Ensure accurate sampling testing and reporting by the QC Lab to maintain product quality standards support customer requirements and facilitate compliance with ISO or similar standards.
• Mine Planning and Pit Optimisation :
• Collaborate with planning teams to align pit development with production targets improve ore recovery and ensure costeffective mining practices through pit optimisation techniques.
• Drive Metallurgy RandD and Continuous Improvement :
• Champion metallurgical innovation and RandD projects to enhance process efficiency reduce operational costs and improve product yield.

Requirements :

• BSc or BTech in Metallurgical / Process Engineering
• 10 years in mineral processing including densemedium plant ops
• Proven leadership in metallurgy mineral processing or production
• Project management portfolio is a must

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website : or email us your CV :

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

RRper annum

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients.

RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Information Technology and Mining.

With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry RPO has access to many highcaliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Intelligence,Kanban,Machine Learning,Cybersecurity,AI,Data Management,Senior Leadership,Autocad,Sybase,Natural Language Processing,Carlson,Data Modeling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Operation Manager • Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa