Senior Mining Leader — Operations, Planning & HSE

Hire Resolve.com; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining recruitment firm is assisting organizations in hiring experienced mining professionals in South Africa. This opportunity spans several functions within the sector, aimed at mid- to senior-level professionals, offering growth towards leadership roles. Responsibilities include optimizing production, safety compliance, and team development. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and extensive industry experience, including operations leadership and safety practices. Benefits include health insurance, pension plans, and training development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining or related industries.
• Practical working knowledge of MHSA expectations and safety protocols.
• Experience in operations leadership, mining planning, and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient production across mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Drive operational performance through planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations leadership

Technical services

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, or HSE

Tools

CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

MS Office (Excel, Power BI)

Job description

A mining recruitment firm is assisting organizations in hiring experienced mining professionals in South Africa. This opportunity spans several functions within the sector, aimed at mid- to senior-level professionals, offering growth towards leadership roles. Responsibilities include optimizing production, safety compliance, and team development. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and extensive industry experience, including operations leadership and safety practices. Benefits include health insurance, pension plans, and training development opportunities.