Mining Manager

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for the overall production of mineral in the site; within the various economic constraints, and by complying with the environmental, health, safety and labour regulations pertaining to the Mining Industry.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure health and safety functions required of the employer are carried out in terms of Section 3(1)(a) of the MHSA , including all mandatory Code of Practices, risk assessment programmes, occupational hygiene programmes and any other programmes required to ensure effective environmental, health and safety management
• Ensure that all applicable statutory requirements are met in terms of labour, environment, health and safety
• Update scheduling of production (monthly) according to the market demand
• Set up and maintain processes to optimise yield, throughput and availability
• Continuously adapt workforce to operational requirements to ensure optimum ROI
• Define major investment opportunities to improve yield and efficiency
• Ensure the sustainability of the mine operation by ensuring mining exploration are continued to identify ore deposits, wastes and residue deposition areas are identified and prepared, adapting to product changes and requirements in the market
• Ensure, on a daily basis, the cost control of all operations comply with approved cost budgets

• Implementation and management of an annual exploration and mining plan
• Capital and operational cost budget staffing and training requirements product production plans rehabilitation plans and as per the approved Environmental Management Programme
• Ensure proper maintenance are carried out to minimize downtime and maximise working efficiency of equipment and processes
• Co-ordinate the requirements for the annual shutdown
• Take part in the continuous improvement actions of the company in terms of quality, services and processes
• Ensure proper application of ISO procedures at the mine
• Negotiate all required contracts with suppliers to the mine e.g. mining, tailings- and waste management, security, etc.
• Deal with the Department of Minerals and Energy regarding all mining related operational matters
• Execute and control all social responsibilities placed on the mine with regards to the approved Social and Labour Plan
• Recruit, train, mentor, discipline and motivate workforce when appropriate

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

• Inventory management
• Quality management
• Supply chain management
• Asset control and management

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience requirements
• Diploma in Production/Operations Management or Engineering
• At least 5yrs years' experience in production, preferably metallurgical, environment with multiple operational functions (Production, Industrial Relations, Maintenance/Engineering)
• Open cast mining experience, extractive methodologies and mineral processing
• Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics
• Knowledge of production environment and demands placed on manager with regards to a continuous, high-volume process
• Strong leadership qualities required in a unionised environment
• Good managerial skills required, especially with regards to assertiveness, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Continuous planning of people-, process- and output requirements to meet ever-changing customer needs and expectations
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines

SPECIFIC ASPECTS

• Strong personality required to deal with daily stresses in the form of statutory requirements, managerial pressure, staff expectations and social responsibilities
• Hands-on management skills required e.g. continuous and daily visits to plants and quarries, stock taking, waste management and housekeeping requirements