Senior Mining Operations Leader - East London Site

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Operations Manager for a key site near East London, Eastern Cape. You will oversee underground and/or open-pit operations, drive safety, efficiency, and cost control, and lead large teams across production, maintenance and technical services.

The role requires a proven track record in mining leadership, strategic planning, and strict compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations; on-site operations with a strong focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in mining operations management with supervisory experience.
• Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of mining methods, equipment, maintenance, and best practices.
• Proven leadership to motivate and develop large teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in mining.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage underground and/or open-pit mining operations, including production, maintenance, and technical services.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to meet production targets and cost objectives.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental regulations and company policies.
• Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of mining professionals and supervisors.
• Oversee utilization of mining equipment and maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
• Manage operational budgets and identify efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering and processing for integrated mine management.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices to enhance productivity and safety.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and report performance to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all permits and legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Budgeting & cost control

Operations management

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mining equipment maintenance

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Operations Manager for a key site near East London, Eastern Cape. You will oversee underground and/or open-pit operations, drive safety, efficiency, and cost control, and lead large teams across production, maintenance and technical services.

The role requires a proven track record in mining leadership, strategic planning, and strict compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations; on-site operations with a strong focus on continuous