QUARRY MANAGER

West Coast Personnel; Malmesbury; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in construction supply is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to oversee operations at a site outside Malmesbury. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing production efficiency, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in relevant fields. A market-related salary and benefits are offered, including provident fund membership and annual shutdown during the December holidays.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Provident fund membership after probation

Annual shutdown during December/January

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant technical, production and planning fields.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day‑to‑day quarry operations.
• Drive production efficiency and meet daily targets.
• Take decisive action during incidents or breakdowns.

Skills

Strong management

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Examine and Make Safe qualification

Open cast blasting ticket

NQF5 qualification

Job description

A well-established and dynamic company within the building and construction supply industry is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to join their team. The position is based at a quarry site outside Malmesbury.

The company specialises in supplying the industry with aggregates, readymix, and precast elements (including hollowcore and stairs). We are looking for a driven, hands-on professional to take full operational responsibility for both a granite open‑cast mine and a sand mine.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day‑to‑day quarry operations in line with Health & Safety requirements
• Drive production efficiency and ensure daily targets are met
• Take decisive action during plant / fleet breakdowns, staff shortages, incidents, technical issues, or client queries
• Coordinate and plan drilling and blasting activities
• Ensure all machinery is properly maintained and operated in accordance with legal and safety standards
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and ensure effective planning
• Maintain responsibility for the quality of material produced
• Prepare for, manage, and facilitate monthly DMRE inspections and ensure full compliance
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health & Safety Act and the mine’s Environmental Management Programme (EMP)
• Report, action, investigate, and resolve incidents as per procedure
• Manage client queries and complaints, ensuring timely and continuous communication

Minimum Requirements

• Examine and Make Safe qualification
• Open cast blasting ticket
• NQF5 qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant technical, production and planning fields
• Strong management, communication, and customer service abilities
• Excellent problem‑solving and team‑leadership skills

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please do not apply.

What We Offer

• Market‑related salary based on qualifications and experience
• Provident fund membership after probation period
• Annual shutdown during the December / January builders’ holiday

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 07:00 to 17:30
• Friday: Until 15:00