Job Description

DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE JOB:To lead the Mining Team in the cost-effective optimisation and extraction of the ore body and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations.SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:
Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve BBBEE/HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDPs are linked to performance results and implemented
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Key Customers: Production, Logistics, Finance, Marketing.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:Mining Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the mine
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training
• Ensure that the person performing the work has the required authority

Ore Body Optimisation:

• Optimise Ore Body in compliance the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy.

Strategic Planning:

• Manage the Strategic Plan (2-5 years)
• Manage the Life of Mine Plan.

Tactical Planning:

• Manage the Tactical Plan (

1 year).GROWTH:

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Compile and control the Mining budget

RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mine Managers Certificate of Competence (Metalliferous Mining)
• Degree or Diploma
• Mine Health and Safety Act (3.1) appointment
• Commitment to Company Values.

Additional requirements:

• 8 years relevant underground experience, preferably 3 years managerial experience
• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Acting with Integrity.

Work LevelSenior ManagementTypePermanentSalaryMarket RelatedEE PositionYesLocationNorth West

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