Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Mining Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The position contributes to the implementation of the Mine strategy, in alignment with the Company’s long-term strategy. The position also ensures continued growth of the mine and maximization of operational efficiencies, safety, cost management and profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage the Mining Department to achieve mining plans in terms of waste and ore throughput safely and at the correct grades.
* Manage the Underground and Development sections, ensuring production and development targets are met. Ensure the right labour numbers match the size of the business as per budget and mine plan.
* Manage effective implementation of CAPEX and OPEX for the Mining Department.
* Develop and coordinate the enforcement of daily, monthly and annual operational and execution plans for the mining operation.
* Liaise with Engineering, Mining and Mining Technical Services departments to achieve operational stability in line with short-term and long-term mine plans.
* Ensure effective and efficient allocation of mining resources as measured by schedule compliance.
* Champion continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating, justifying and implementing improvement initiatives to reduce mining costs.
* Continuously engage Mining Technical Services for production planning and optimisation across all stages and activities of the mining value chain.
* Assess the adequacy of mining infrastructure and motivate and budget for infrastructure improvements.
* Coordinate enforcement of daily inspections on Mining Contractor operations to ensure compliance with procedures, standards, safeguards, costs and legislation.
* Ensure strict adherence to and implementation of all management systems and procedures, including compliance with ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 45001 OH&S and ISO 9001.
Qualifications and Experience
Person Specifications
Suitable candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
* BSc (Hons) in Mining Engineering.
* At least 15 years’ mining management experience, of which at least 10 years should be in underground mining operations.
* Full Blasting Licence.
* Experience in narrow reef mining.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions.
* Demonstrable understanding and interpretation of applicable legislation and Mining Regulations.
How to Apply
Application Submission
Interested, qualified, competent and experienced persons should submit their applications and CVs to:
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Applicants should use the email subject reference:
Mining Manager