Mining Operations Manager (Mine / E Lower / Open-Pit / Finance / PGM ) – Northwest, South Africa

Job Description:

Our client, an international mining house is seeking a Mining Operations Manager who will be responsible for ensuring sustainable and optimal use of mining resources to ensure business continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct management of the site operations which include resource and reserves management, all mining related activities, ore blending and equipment maintenance.
• Lead execution of strategies on the mine in order to enhance current operations practices and performance.
• Maintain the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Participate with other staff to set production goals.
• Inculcate a culture of cross functional team coherence.
• Develop and execute short and intermediate term strategies that support the growth of the operation.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 7 years’ experience at Production Managerial level with general oversight of an open pit mining operation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering
• Relevant Technical Qualifications (i.e. Blasting Certificate, Mine Manager’s Certificate)
• Significant experience in the financial aspects of mining such as cost control, budgeting and return on investment.
• Significant experience in coaching, mentoring and management of employees from a wide variety of cultures.
• Computer literate (Word, excel, Power Point, etc.) and working knowledge of mine planning software.
• South African Nationals are encouraged to apply
   

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Employment Opportunity
• Competitive Annual package

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Ruan Roodt

Senior Consultant

CA Mining

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