Remote Senior Mining Operations Manager

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Operations Manager to oversee remote mining activities from a home office, coordinating across multiple sites. The role requires strategic planning, execution, and optimization of operations, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to drive improvements, lead diverse teams, and manage budgets and capex across sites, ensuring high performance in a distributed operating model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in mining operations management.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and manage geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, operating systems and mining technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to meet production targets and cost efficiencies.
• Oversee all mining lifecycle stages from planning to closure.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage and mentor remote site managers and operational teams.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvements and drive innovation.
• Manage operational budgets and capital expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Mine planning software

Operational systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Operations Manager to oversee remote mining activities from a home office, coordinating across multiple sites. The role requires strategic planning, execution, and optimization of operations, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to drive improvements, lead diverse teams, and manage budgets and capex across sites, ensuring high performance in a distributed operating model.