Operations Manager - Open Pit Mining

Placements24; Rustenburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive salary

Performance incentives

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Housing allowance

Leave benefits

Training & career advancement

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead a busy open-pit mining operation in Rustenburg. You will drive safety, productivity, and efficiency across production, maintenance, and personnel, ensuring targets are met and environmental stewardship is upheld.

The role demands a Mining Engineering degree with MBA preferred and 10+ years in mining, including 5+ years in management. You will manage large budgets, lead a diverse team, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in mining operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity, preferably in open-pit environments.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and achieve production targets.
• In-depth knowledge of mining equipment, safety regulations, and operational best practices.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all day-to-day mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and crushing.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, ensuring cost control and resource optimization.
• Implement and enforce stringent health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and geology departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor equipment performance and manage a proactive maintenance strategy to minimize downtime.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Safety leadership

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Team development

Formation

Mining Engineering degree

MBA

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Operations Manager to lead their busy open-pit mining operation in Rustenburg . This leadership position demands a strategic thinker with a strong operational background, capable of driving safety, productivity, and efficiency across all facets of the mine. You will be responsible for the overall management of production, maintenance, and personnel, ensuring that targets are met while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. Join a well-established organization committed to operational excellence and employee development in the heart of the North West province's mining hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day mining operations , including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and crushing.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, ensuring cost control and resource optimization.
• Implement and enforce stringent health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and geology departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor equipment performance and manage a proactive maintenance strategy to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in mining operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity, preferably in open-pit environments .
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and achieve production targets.
• In-depth knowledge of mining equipment, safety regulations, and operational best practices.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary with significant performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Company housing or housing allowance provided.
• Annual leave and long-service leave benefits.
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities within the group.