Site Manager - Mining

Skillnet Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager for a mining operation in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards while managing day-to-day site operations, HR administration and equipment management.

You will lead risk assessments and emergency drills, supervise contractors and staff, maintain site records, and drive continuous improvement in safety and production performance in a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• Mid career with 6+ years in mining/site management.
• Relevant legal and safety qualifications required.
• Ability to lead HSE, quality and operations simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Manage administrative HR tasks and workforce development.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities, inspections and reporting.
• Maintain stock of equipment and manage maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with team, suppliers, sub-contractors and customers.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Risk Assessments

Emergency Drills

Incident Investigation

People Management

Training & Development

Education

Relevant Legal and Safety Qualifications

Job description

Site Manager - Mining

Location: Mpumalanga

Job Type: Permanent

Job Summary:

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to take on a challenging role in the mining industry. As the Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, managing operations, overseeing human resources administration, and equipment management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality:

• Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements and standards
• Minimize risks in health, safety, environmental & quality areas
• Act as Confined Space Inspector and Emergency Coordinator
• Conduct Risk Assessments and Emergency Drills
• Investigate and report incidents
• Keep safety files updated

Human Resources:

• Manage administrative tasks and processes
• Ensure workforce competence and motivation
• Facilitate training and development

Operations:

• Communicate with team, suppliers, sub-contractors & customers
• Supervise day-to-day activities and inspections
• Maintain a clean and ordered workplace
• Update site management system

Equipment:

• Control stock and equipment
• Manage maintenance procedures
• Diagnose equipment problems

Undertake any other duties as required.

Skills & Experience:

Sector: Safety, Mining, Engineering and Technical

Function: Site Manager

Experience: Mid Career (Above 6 years)

Qualification Type: Relevant Legal and Safety Qualifications