Job Description

Description:
Hire Resolves client is looking for a seasoned and results-driven Senior General Manager to oversee all aspects of mining operations to be based in the Northern Cape.
Responsibilities:

• Advise and inform the Board on critical operational, financial, and strategic matters, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to align mining operations with overall corporate goals, sustainability targets, and value creation.
• Oversee all aspects of daily open-pit mining activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production in line with budget and targets.
• Manage major operational and service contracts to ensure contractors deliver according to agreed terms and scope.
• Provide strategic leadership for geological modelling, resource estimation, mine planning, and reconciliation to support short- and long-term production.
• Drive the optimisation of the Life of Mine Plan to maximise resource utilisation and economic value.
• Oversee support functions such as logistics, SHEQ, HR, and compliance, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Own full site financial accountability, including budgets, forecasts, risk management, and compliance with audit and finance policies.
• Build and lead a high-performance leadership team, driving change management, talent development, and workforce capability.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including government, communities, and labour groups, ensuring sustainable practices and positive community impact.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency
• Degree in Mining Engineer or related
• MBA Certificate or equivalent
• 12 years' experience in a senior/leadership role within the mining industry.
• Valid Driver's License

Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Menina Campher, Janoke Booysen, Tarina Barnard, Stefnie Bestbier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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We will contact you telephonically in 7 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.