Mine Services Manager

Our client is a leading global group with a focus on exploration, mining and processing mineral resources

Role description

As the Mine Services Manager, you will be in a full production function, incorporating the mining activities of the Supplementary Mining units. These units provide additional ore feed to the main mining plants, and supplementing the feed to the concentrator provided by the main dredger. The second purpose of this role is to provide utility and infrastructure services to support the mining operations. This covers the activities of the relocation and installation of equipment, reticulation of water to the entire site, maintenance of stockpiles and internal roads. The function will also cover the activities of the pre -mining bush clearing, and the post mining land rehabilitation.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the safety, human resource, financial, operational, and technical, mine asset management and capital expenditure of the Mine Services department
• Manage compliance with legal, company and industry requirements
• Ensure legislative compliance to the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Set long-term strategic objectives to enhance mine performance
• Manage the complement and competence of staff and direct reports and foster relationships, promoting teamwork and motivation
• Performs fair and reasonable tasks at the level of accountability required, related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the General Manager
• Who we're looking for
• The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
• Degree in Engineering or Natural or Applied Science
• 10 years post graduate experience, of which 5 years should be in operations management within a heavy industry environment
• MBA, MDP or any other relevant management qualification would be advantageous
• Demonstrate experience in occupational safety leadership
• The ability to lead and motivate your team.
• Mining operations, infrastructure and utilities system knowledge.
• Versatility in technical and functional skills
• Drivers Licence: EB