Senior Underground Mine Operations Leader

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus

Global medical coverage

Retirement plan

Accommodation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mine Operations Manager for underground operations in Upington, Northern Cape. This executive role oversees development, production, maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance to drive safe, efficient, and profitable extraction.

You will lead a large multidisciplinary team, align with geology, engineering and processing, manage budgets, and implement strategic plans to meet production targets while maintaining world-class safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering required.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous for senior leadership.
• Minimum 10 years in underground mine operations with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all underground mining operations (development, production, maintenance).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to meet production and financial targets.
• Manage budgets for operating expenditures and capital projects.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of mining professionals and personnel.
• Oversee resources including equipment, personnel and materials.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the operation.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering and processing teams for integrated mine management.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree or MBA (advantage)

Tools

Mine planning software

Production management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mine Operations Manager for underground operations in Upington, Northern Cape. This executive role oversees development, production, maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance to drive safe, efficient, and profitable extraction.

You will lead a large multidisciplinary team, align with geology, engineering and processing, manage budgets, and implement strategic plans to meet production targets while maintaining world-class safety standards.