Job Description

DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE JOB:To optimise the mining operation and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company 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 Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:
Manage the Section:

• Ensure enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Prepare operational plans for the mine, and monitor costs and report progress
• Ensure discipline is maintained
• Lead the mine operations mining and engineering team and manage all mining personnel and resources
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Oversee the recruitment. Interviews and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support and guidance to build an effective workforce
• Contribute to business strategy to improve companys competitiveness, profitability and growth.

CUSTOMERS:

• Maintain and improve relationships with all internal and external customers.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Mining Management:

• Assist in the control, management and direction of the underground working of the mine

Strategic Planning:

• Assist with the compiling of the Mine Strategic Plan (1-5 years)
• Accurately forecast & control mining & scheduling of mining and shutdown work according to the defined mining & engineering requirements.

Tactical Planning:

• Control the Tactical Plan (

1 year).Maintenance Management:

• Jointly define annual service level agreements with site maintenance personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the site is maintained (e.g. Scrutinize and Control overtime abuse):

o at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
o that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
o to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Manage the section cost.

RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency (Mining) or Mine Managers Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Mining would be advantageous
• At least 6 years experience, of which 2 years should be managerial experience
• Minimum of 4 years holder of a Blasting Certificate
• Minerals Act Regulation (2.14.1) appointment.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership & Change Leadership
• Planning and Schedule work cost effectively, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Building strong teams
• Business Acumen.

Work LevelMiddle ManagementTypePermanentSalaryMarket RelatedEE PositionNoLocationNorth West

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