Senior Mine Planning & Operations Lead

Sibanye Stillwater; Brits; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater is seeking a senior operations leader to drive and own all activities related to the integrated mining enterprise. The role focuses on leadership, safety, and sustainable performance across planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will shape discipline structures, oversee labor and performance management, and ensure alignment with ESG and SHE standards while driving cost-effective operations and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• NQF 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Geology/Survey/Mining Engineering or Mine Manager Certificate of Competency or Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate with Intro to MEng.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable) and medically fit; clear security screening.
• NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in MRM or Mining Engineering (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Design the Operations’ discipline structure to support the organisation’s mandate.
• Review and approve labour plans around operational targets.
• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Set performance targets and criteria for the Operations’ discipline.
• Drive Organisational Culture and Climate to meet objectives and safety.
• Promote Learning and Continuous Improvement within the Operation.
• Mentor individuals to enhance knowledge, skills and attitude.
• Create development opportunities through involvement in new projects or tech enhancements.
• Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis.
• Drive Transformation and Sustainability to ensure organisational longevity.
• Maintain SHE compliance and lead safety initiatives.
• Participate in risk assessments and address identified risks.
• Align with Quality Management System requirements for safe production and excellence.
• Oversee Mine Planning activities: rolling plan to execution schedule, reporting, and forecasting.

Education

NQF 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Geology/Survey/Mining Engineering; Mine Manager Certificate of Competency; Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate with Intro to MEng

NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in MRM or Mining Engineering

Job description

Sibanye Stillwater is seeking a senior operations leader to drive and own all activities related to the integrated mining enterprise. The role focuses on leadership, safety, and sustainable performance across planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will shape discipline structures, oversee labor and performance management, and ensure alignment with ESG and SHE standards while driving cost-effective operations and stakeholder relations.