Superintendent Mine Planning (Free State)

Bridge Personnel Concepts; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining and resource management company located in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a qualified professional to manage risk, mine planning, and people management within the organization. Candidates should possess an NQF 6 qualification and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role involves ensuring compliance with SHE standards, budget preparations, and stakeholder relationships. Additionally, applicants should be medically fit and have a clear record of security and credit. A driver’s license is preferable.

Qualifications

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Geology / Survey / Mining Engineering / Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate.
• Competent in the use of Mine Planning software.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Clear credit record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise.
• Manage the operation’s mine planning department, systems, and processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets.

Skills

Mine Planning software

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Management

SHE Standards Compliance

People Management

Education

NQF 6 in Geology / Survey / Mining Engineering / Advanced Mineral Resource Management

Job description

Minimum Required Qualification

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Geology / Survey / Mining Engineering / Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate

The Appointee Should

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Geology / Survey / Mining Engineering / Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate
• Competent in use of Mine Planning software
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Clear credit record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience

Key Responsibilities

Mining Risk Management

• Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise
• Assess mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls

Mine Planning Management

• Manage the operation’s mine planning department, systems and processes
• Analyse and interpret mine planning data and reports and take corrective actions as required
• Provide effective problem‑solving support to the mine planning teams
• Plan mining resources (personnel and equipment)
• Generate tracking systems and identify corrective actions

Mine Plans and Designs

• Develop appropriate mine designs and schedules based on Mineral Resource information, historical data and information for the operational area
• Maintenance of data and information in a database
• Analyse and interpret data and use the information to identify risks and trends
• Quantify risks to the mining plans and potential downstream impacts
• Develop short‑term impact mitigation scenarios to minimise the business risk
• Develop and construct short‑term mine plans and business models aligned with production targets
• Ensure mine plans are aligned with Company's drive to zero harm
• Maintenance of mine plans and designs
• Monitor ‘compliance to plan’ and report on deviations
• Review mine designs and schedules quarterly to optimise and maximise the mining throughput

Mine Planning Projects

• Identify mine planning project opportunities
• Develop project designs and schedules to facilitate effective project scenarios

Stakeholder Relations

• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally
• Liaising on environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of software to enhance processes

Financial Management

• Deliver requirements used for formulating monthly and annual budgets

Building a Values-Based Organisational Culture

• Actively support and participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan
• This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment

ESG Compliance

• Align to international responsible mining principles
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs)
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative

SHE Compliance

• Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures

SHE Management

• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision‑making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division Quality Management System (QMS)
• Approve departmental documents
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System

Focus on Safe Production & Operational Excellence

• Focus on Safety and Health as well as operational excellence
• Improve our position on the global industry cost curve

People Management Recruitment

• Manage requirements and own departmental structure to support the organisational mandate

Performance Management

• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff

Employee Relations

• Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety

Training and Development

• Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety
• Mentor individuals to enhance the individual’s knowledge, skills, values and attitude
• Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members
• Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis

Transformation & Sustainability

• Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability