Mine Manager

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Mine in Hotazel NC is looking for a Mine Manager on a 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Mine Manager is responsible for overseeing mining operations and ensuring that projects are executed properly from start to finish. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical expertise, managerial skills, and industry knowledge to ensure that mining activities meet production goals while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
• Provide directional support for managing mining and plant operational scope
• Conduct pit inspections to enhance ore body knowledge and ensure effective communication of progress against the production plan
• Draft and implement policies and procedures in compliance with MHSA and other legislative requirements
• Maintain adherence to mining, safety, and organisational standards
• Foster and manage stakeholder relationships; proven ability to
• Collaborate closely with 2.1 appointee and cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, enforce operational discipline, control operational costs, drive efficiency improvements and uphold high safety standards
• Determine, implement and monitor production strategies, policies and plans
• Monitor production output and costs, and adjust processes and resources to minimise costs
• Direct production staff activities and monitor their performance
• Take all reasonable measures to ensure that the provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations are implemented and adhered to at the Mine
• Maintain an effective risk identification and management system
• Ensure effective maintenance and hazard identification and medical monitoring records
• Management and coordination of the total allocated Production Area
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the mine
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training
• Ensure that the person performing the work has the required authority
• Manage the Tactical Plan (≤ 1 year)
• Manage the Strategic Plan (2–5 years)
• Capital project budgeting and coordination, including contract formulation
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual mining reports for the operation

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering
• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency essential
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate advantageous
• Minimum of 15 years’ operational mining experience in open pit
• 5+ years’ experience holding a 3.1 legal appointment or MHSA 2.6.1 section manager
• Proven experience managing the life of mine plan
• Strong background in continuous improvement, operational excellence, production strategy implementation and monitoring
• Proven experience in managing outsourced contracts
• Skilled in pit inspections, ore body/resource knowledge, and clear progress reporting
• Policy and procedure drafting for MHSA compliance and safety standards
• Strong understanding of mining operations and processes
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in mining‑related computer software
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the mining industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with an understanding of mine planning and critical thinking
• Ability to influence

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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