Technical Services Manager (Geology/ Deswik /Surveying/ Expat) – Southern Africa

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager with a Mining Engineering background to join our team at our underground and surface operations. The successful candidate will oversee the technical functions of the mining operations, including geology, survey, mining engineering, and laboratory services, while coordinating these functions to optimize safety, efficiency, and production. This role requires practical experience in underground mining, proficiency in mining software, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. Experience in open pit mining is beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the technical services team, including geologists, surveyors, mining engineers, and laboratory staff, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate geological data collection and interpretation for effective resource management.
• Oversee monthly surveys, updating plans, and ensuring compliant survey practices.
• Manage laboratory testwork, ensuring high standards and integration of results into mine planning.
• Review and approve mining engineering designs, plans, and specifications informed by geology, survey, and laboratory data.
• Utilize mining software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac, Minesched, Micromine) for mine modeling, geological analysis, optimization, design, and scheduling.
• Conduct evaluations to determine optimal mine design criteria, mining methods, and scheduling for modeling.
• Use geological data to assess orebody characteristics and develop optimal extraction strategies.
• Analyze geological block models and wireframes to ensure their suitability for mine design and scheduling.
• Develop and oversee monthly mine plans, ensuring compliance with mining standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, processing, and shared services teams to ensure efficient technical services across the mining value chain.
• Monitor mining operations, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
• Reconcile planned versus actual production performance using production metrics and spatial compliance.
• Identify risks and opportunities for the mine and optimize production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Generate reports and visualizations to support decision-making and stakeholder communication.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret key data to optimize technical services practices.
• Train team members on software tools and best practices for data management.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategic planning.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Full blasting license/rock breaking certificate.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience in underground mining operations as a Technical Services Manager.
• Proficiency in mining software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac, Minesched, Micromine) with 2-5 years of software experience.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at [email protected]

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Lucia Baeza

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

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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