Job Description

Description
Job Responsibilities:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE:
Manage the Section:

• Ensure enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Prepare operational plans for the mine, and monitor costs and report progress
• Ensure discipline is maintained
• Lead the mine operations mining and engineering team and manage all mining personnel and resources
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Oversee the recruitment. Interviews and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support and guidance to build an effective workforce
• Contribute to business strategy to improve company's competitiveness, profitability and growth.

CUSTOMERS:

• Maintain and improve relationships with all internal and external customers.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Mining Management:

• Assist in the control, management and direction of the underground working of the mine

Strategic Planning:

• Assist with the compiling of the Mine Strategic Plan (1-5 years)
• Accurately forecast & control mining & scheduling of mining and shutdown work according to the defined mining & engineering requirements.

Tactical Planning:

• Control the Tactical Plan (

1 year).
Maintenance Management:

• Jointly define annual service level agreements with site maintenance personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the site is maintained (e.g. Scrutinize and Control overtime abuse):

• at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
• that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
• to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the section cost.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency (Mining)
• Degree or Diploma in Mining would be advantageous
• At least 6 years' mining experience, of which 2 years should be mining managerial experience
• Minimum of 4 years holder of a Blasting Certificate.

Competencies Required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership & Change Leadership
• Planning and Schedule work cost effectively, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Building strong teams
• Business Acumen

Please attach relevant certified copies of qualifications to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2025
Work Level
Junior Management
Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
North West

Skills Required