Site Manager

Gmi Advisory; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Limpopo is seeking an Operations Manager to drive productivity and manage equipment availability. The ideal candidate must have a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration and demonstrate strong communication and management skills. Responsibilities include liaising with various departments, monitoring operations, and ensuring safety standards. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to liaise with various departments.
• Ability to identify operational challenges and take corrective action.
• Experience in managing staff performance and training needs.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Maintenance Department for equipment availability.
• Drive productivity with company reps and supervisors.
• Monitor operations and take corrective actions as required.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Matric

Drivers License

Job description

Responsibilities

Liaising with Maintenance Department to maximise plant and equipment safe and productive availability.

Working with the company reps and supervisors to drive productivity towards achieving the intended goal.

Recognising / anticipating operational, technical and safety challenges; taking action to prevent or overcome them and seeking continuous improvement

Ensuring effective communication and coordination between contractors and the Mining Operations staff.

Monitoring operations, following up on reports, and taking / initiating corrective action where necessary.

Collaborating with other management team members to ensure that operations objectives are met.

Manage operational costs and minimise waste

Escalate issues to Director

Equipment & Systems Management

Identifies opportunities for optimisation of equipment productivity across the full range of equipment

Making sure all vehicles are in working order.

Working closely with the safety officer, drivers and supervisors to ensure the tasks are carried out accordingly

Department management

Manages staff performance

Setting performance standards and goals.

Monitoring and appraising performance against standards and agreed goals; taking corrective action as required.

Identifying training needs and arranging training to enhance performance.

Collaborating with HR in the recruitment and selection of staff.

Applying the appropriate HR procedures in the process of managing staff.

Safety

Encourages and maintains a positive safety and environment culture by continuous monitoring, taking action to eliminate unsafe or environmentally damaging behaviour, and conducting safety and environment-focused meetings.

Stakeholder Relationships

Internal stakeholders

Company executives and Management colleagues, organised labour, own team members and business partners

External stakeholders

Other mines in the area, regulatory officials / inspectors, farmers, contractor principals

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Matric

Drivers License