Job Description

Reference No. 545-2209LH
Reference Number: 545-2209LH
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Our client is is seeking an experienced Mine Manager with a background in open pit mining and a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency to lead their team on site in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor production strategies, operational plans, schedules, and reports.

• Provide directional support for managing mining and plant operational scope.

• Conduct pit inspections to enhance ore body knowledge and optimize resource utilization.

• 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 organizational standards.

• Foster and manage stakeholder relationships; proven ability to network effectively.

• Collaborate closely with 4.1 appointees and cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, enforce operational discipline, control operational costs, drive efficiency improvements and uphold high safety standards.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 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 environments.

• 5+ years' experience holding a 3.1 legal appointment.

• Proven experience managing the life of mine plan.

• Strong background in continuous improvement, operational excellence, production strategy implementation and monitoring.

• Skilled in pit inspections, ore body/resource knowledge, and clear progress reporting.

• Policy and procedure drafting for MHSA compliance and safety standards.

• Currently based in South Africa, preferably in the Northern Cape or surrounding areas.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at .
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Leanne Laas
Executive Lead - Talent & Client Management
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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