SITE MANAGER – MINING / MATERIALS HANDLING (WITBANK)

University of Fort Hare; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking a Site Manager – Mining / Materials Handling for the Witbank operation. You will manage daily site operations, coordinating resources, personnel and contractors while ensuring safety, quality, compliance and efficiency.

Essential: Grade 12 / Matric and NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Mining; 3–5 years’ site or operations management in mining/materials handling; strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric essential.
• NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Mining essential.
• 3–5 years site/operations management experience in mining/materials handling.
• Strong leadership experience.
• NQF Level 7 Mining/Engineering advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, coordinating resources, personnel and contractors while ensuring safety, quality, compliance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Independent worker

Pressure tolerance

Shift work

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Mining

NQF Level 7 Mining / Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SITE MANAGER – MINING / MATERIALS HANDLING (WITBANK)

10 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Permanent

NEL012919

Engineering, Mining and Civil

Manage daily site operations, coordinating resources, personnel and contractors while ensuring safety, quality, compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric – essential
• NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Mining – essential
• NQF Level 7 Mining / Engineering qualification advantageous
• 3–5 years’ site or operations management experience in mining or materials handling
• Strong leadership experience
• Proven materials handling experience, including coal stockpile management, sloping and feeder loading
• Knowledge of Permit to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and on shifts/standby