Senior Mining Operations Manager

Placements24; East London; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Resumo da vaga

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

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Leadership & team management

Budgeting & cost control

Operations management

Safety & compliance

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Ferramentas

Mining equipment maintenance

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the South African mining industry , is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Mining Operations Manager for their key site near East London, Eastern Cape . This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day mining operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of resources. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large teams, optimizing production processes, and maintaining high standards of safety and environmental compliance. This is a critical position within the organization, offering the opportunity to significantly influence operational performance and drive continuous improvement in a vital mining region.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of underground and/or open-pit mining operations, including production, maintenance, and technical services.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to meet production targets, cost objectives, and quality standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of mining professionals, supervisors, and operational staff.
• Oversee the effective utilization of mining equipment and resources, implementing maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
• Manage operational budgets, controlling costs and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments, including geology, engineering, and processing, to ensure integrated mine management.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance productivity and safety.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze operational data, and report on performance to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant permits and legal requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mining operations management, with significant experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Proven expertise in managing both open-pit and/or underground mining operations, depending on the specific site requirements.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, maintenance, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage, and develop large teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing operational budgets.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical aid, a provident fund, and performance bonuses.
• This position is based on-site, offering direct involvement in dynamic mining operations near East London .
• Our client provides excellent opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a leading mining organization.
• Join a company that values leadership, operational excellence, and employee well-being in the Eastern Cape's mining sector .