Mining Manager – Mining Industry – R1.1mil – R900k

RPO Recruitment’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Mining Manager to be based in the North West. This role demands a strong focus on people management, operational excellence, and administrative efficiency. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a passion for developing and empowering teams, driving productivity, and ensuring operational success. If you thrive in a fast-paced mining environment and are committed to delivering results, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• People Management
• Inspire and empower employees to operate independently through effective upskilling and demonstrate strong delegation and participative management skills.
• Commit to using and maintaining the company’s people management tool – JBP (will advise).
• Plan workforce needs, recruit effectively, and build a cohesive team environment.
• Administration
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports, budgets, and maintenance systems.
• Ensure all Project Management administration is accurate and efficient and ensure Task Management and completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• Operations
• Manage daily mining activities, including drilling, blasting, and crushing, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, collaborating with the Health and Safety team and liaising with the DMRE.
• Work with the Finance team, driving cost-saving initiatives and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering or related field of study
• Opencast Blasting Certificate
• Supervisor / Management Qualification
• Mine Managers Certificate recommended
• 10 - 15 years’ experience working in an open cast mining production environment
• 3 – 5 years in a Management leadership role.
• 3 – 5 years’ managing daily mining activities, including drilling, blasting, and crushing, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity
• Proven leadership in managing diverse teams.
• Project management skills to plan, execute, and monitor mining activities.
• Familiarity with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) (preferred).
• Strong computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and related packages.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 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.