Senior Mine Manager (Underground)

3 Year Contract, extendable for further periods if you have performed well during the initial contract.

Residential position (as opposed to a fly-in-fly-out position) in the mining sector in Zambia, Africa.

The right caliber incumbent could, upon performance be offered the Chief Mining Officer position, which is an Executive position within a relatively short period of time.

Requirements:

• Bsc Degree/Diploma in Metalliferous Mining Engineering
• Must have a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Essential)
• Very experienced mining engineer with good operational underground mining experience
• Knowledge of tracked and trackless systems is important
• Would expect him to have very good knowledge of mine planning and other technical service departments experience
• Experience of working in Africa would be an advantage

Competencies:

• Ability to manage the underground mining operations which includes: Technical mining skills such as ventilation, explosives, survey mining, legal, health and safety, geology and engineering
• General operation skills such as general management, computer literacy, negotiation and conflict handling.
• Leadership skills including mentoring, coaching and strategy planning and direction.

Critical Functions

• Strategic direction and management of the total underground mining process.
• People Management of the entire mining process to create a performance driven culture.
• Ensure effective communication with all relevant stakeholders and act as the link between top management and the shaft.
• Ensure that the Business Plan is achieved through effective planning, resources allocation and co-ordination.
• Ensure Legal compliance to protect the interests of the Company and create a safe workplace.
• Co-ordinating the functioning of all the departments on a business unit (engineering, survey, ventilation, human resources, rock mechanics, geology, finance and production)

Remuneration And Benefits:

• Package is negotiable according to experience (taxable).
• Benefits: Travel Allowance; BUPA Gold medical; Life Insurance; Leave; Excellent Bonus Scheme
• No pension system; responsible for your own accommodation and transport arrangements
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.