Section Mining Manager OC, D4, NVC114/25GS

SeritiZA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company is seeking a Section Mining Manager to lead and direct mining operations in Gauteng. The successful candidate will ensure safety, productivity, and compliance with legislation. Applicants should possess applicable engineering qualifications and a Mine Manager Certificate of Competency, along with at least 2 years of experience as a Mine Overseer in production environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years appointed as a Mine Overseer in a production environment.
• Must provide leadership and direction to achieve HSE, cost, and volume performance.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Execute policies and safe practices for mining operations.
• Formulate and own production plans to meet mine targets.
• Direct and coordinate production processes to deliver RoM.

Skills

Knowledge in organisational improvement

In-depth knowledge of mining processes

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Proficiency in SAP

Education

Engineering (BTech) or Advanced Diploma

Mine Manager Certificate of Competency (Coal)

National Diploma in Coal Mining Engineering

Job description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certified within a 3‑month period) of your ID, driver’s licence, and relevant qualifications.

Section Mining Manager OC, D4

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC114/25GS

Closing date: 25 November 2025

The role:

Provide leadership and direction to achieve HSE, cost and volume performance in your area of responsibility by effectively coordinating all production processes, including topsoil stripping, drilling and blasting, dragline exposure, truck and shovel operations, coal load and haul, pit dewatering and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Execute the policies, procedures and safe practices required to mine safely in your area of responsibility.
• Formulate and own short‑ and medium‑term production plans to achieve mine targets.
• Provide input to LOM planned objectives and budget, driving performance and implementation accordingly.
• Identify, build, and develop production talent and capability, including a pipeline for key positions.
• Direct and coordinate production processes—including stripping, drilling and blasting, dragline exposure, truck and shovel exposure, contractors’ coal extraction, and mine dewatering and rehabilitation—to deliver RoM to the correct destination as per plan.
• Manage the execution of all mining activities in line with mining, environmental legislation and licenses.
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relationships, and implement remedial actions where required to achieve organisational goals.
• Establish and implement effective risk management processes and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements.

Requirements:

• Engineering (BTech) or Advanced Diploma; B Eng; National Diploma in Coal Mining Engineering.
• Mine Manager Certificate of Competency (Coal) – completed.
• Minimum 2 years appointed as a Mine Overseer in a production environment.
• Knowledge and experience in organisational improvement.
• In‑depth knowledge of mining processes.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (MHSA, HSE, Labour, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.

Advantageous:

• Mine Overseer certificate.
• Draglines and drill‑ and blast experience.
• Postgraduate Degree (Honours / MBA).
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• S3 ORMP.

Please note:

• Candidates can apply by going to https://seritiza.com/ and click on the ‘Careers’ tab.
• Please use Google Chrome as the default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents.
• A CV with certified copies (certified within a 3‑month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document and valid driver’s licence must be accompanied with your application.
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.
• All applicants are thanked for their interest.
• Applications that have not been responded to within 30 days of the closing date will be regarded as unsuccessful.
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.