Senior Contracts Manager - Open Pit Mining

Bilnor Staffing Solutions; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilnor Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead opencast mining contracts and oversee multiple sites from the Operations team. You will ensure production targets, contractual obligations, and safety standards are met while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 8–10 years in opencast mining, a related mining qualification, and proven leadership and negotiation skills to drive profitability and compliance across sites in Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mining Engineering, Mining Management, or related field.
• 8–10 years opencast mining experience in contract mining.
• Experience as Contracts Manager or senior operations role.
• Experience managing multiple mining sites and teams.
• Strong client relationship management and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee opencast mining contracts and operations.
• Ensure contractual obligations, production targets, and operational requirements are met.
• Manage client relationships and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate operational teams including supervisors and site personnel.
• Monitor costs, budgets, productivity and profitability of contracts.
• Ensure compliance with mining health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Prepare and present operational and contractual reports to management and clients.
• Negotiate and resolve contractual, operational and client-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, employees and other stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Operational leadership

Client relationships

Negotiation

Budget management

Risk identification

Reporting

Team coordination

Education

Mining Engineering or related

Mining Management

Job description

Bilnor Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead opencast mining contracts and oversee multiple sites from the Operations team. You will ensure production targets, contractual obligations, and safety standards are met while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 8–10 years in opencast mining, a related mining qualification, and proven leadership and negotiation skills to drive profitability and compliance across sites in Limpopo.