Head of Mining Operations - Pretoria

Role Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (Essential)
Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (MMC) – Metalliferous Mines (Essential)
Eligibility for 4.1 legal appointment in terms of the MHSA (Essential)

Minimum 10 – 15 years’ experience within mining operations
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role such as Mine Manager or Operations Manager
Proven experience within open-cast mining operations
Exposure to copper and/or manganese mining operations will be highly advantageous
Experience managing multiple mining operations or sites simultaneously

Strong knowledge of MHSA legislation and mining regulatory frameworks
Extensive experience in operational optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong leadership and people management capabilities across multi-site operations
Excellent financial management and cost control abilities
Strong risk management and safety leadership skills
Strategic planning and execution capabilities
Experience managing contractor-driven mining operations and production fleets

Advantageous Qualifications and Certifications

Blasting Certificate (Open Cast)
Advanced Mine Planning certifications such as Deswik or Datamine
Project Management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2
MBA or Management Development Programme qualification

Ideal Candidate Profile

Currently operating as a Mine Manager (3.1 appointee) ready to transition into a 4.1 role
OR
Currently functioning as a 4.1 appointee managing multiple operations or a large-scale mining operation

Strong exposure to:
Open-cast truck and shovel mining operations
Contractor management within mining environments
Multi-commodity mining operations, particularly copper and manganese

Demonstrated ability to:
Scale mining operations effectively
Improve safety performance and compliance standards
Deliver consistent operational and production targets

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.