Senior Mine Operations Manager — Safety & Growth

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

Senior Mine Operations Manager Safety Growth

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Mining Operations Manager to oversee their operations remotely. Based from your home office, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of all mining activities across various sites. This role requires exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills to effectively manage a distributed team and ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable extraction of resources. You will leverage technology and data analytics to drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement, making this a unique opportunity to influence large-scale mining projects without the need for on-site presence.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Mining Operations Manager to oversee their operations remotely. Based from your home office, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of all mining activities across various sites. This role requires exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills to effectively manage a distributed team and ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable extraction of resources. You will leverage technology and data analytics to drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement, making this a unique opportunity to influence large-scale mining projects without the need for on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to meet production targets and cost efficiencies.
• Oversee all aspects of the mining lifecycle, from planning and development to extraction and closure.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations across all operations.
• Manage and mentor remote site managers and operational teams through effective communication and performance management.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and drive innovation.
• Manage operational budgets and capital expenditure effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mining operations management, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, operational systems, and relevant mining technologies.
• Excellent