General Manager (Technical Services) Mining (Limpopo)

SUMMARY:
Our Client a Mining Giant is seeking a B Tech in Mining Engineer / Geology or Rock Engineer with a minimum of 12 years mining / technical services related working experience, conventional narrow tabular mining environment as an appointed Technical Services Manager. Position strictly Black Female

POSITION INFO:

The successful candidate will be responsible for: Champion safety as the foremost priority at the operation. Develop and implement the strategic plan for the mine and directly assist the Operations Executive in the strategic management process. Management of the geotechnical, VOHE and survey functions for the mine. Lead and direct all aspects of geological and exploration programmes as well and conduct project techno-economics evaluation. Provide geological advice in order to support other management and operations functions in line with the organizations’ strategic priorities. Oversee underground mine excavation design and monitoring. Ensure the development of long term strategic planning through the provision of direction on mining layout and the development of surveying systems. Ensure compliance of subordinates to regulations and standard. Develop management processes and systems to ensure that the technical services function is aligned to and supports the overall operational performance objectives. Ensuring effective cross functional coordination between geology, mine planning, survey and VOHE for the provision of efficient and effective technical services.  Oversee management of mine planning strategies for alignment to business objectives. Deliver timely and high-quality technical support for the mining operations. Oversee underground mine excavation design and monitoring. Prepare short, medium and long term planning and scheduling. Prepare annual mine plans and budget. Prepare Life of mine production and capital plan including mobile equipment requirements and justifications; Design and manage underground ventilation requirements to ensure safe underground working conditions. Ensuring efficient capital allocation. Development detailed standards and procedures to support the efficient functioning of the Mine Technical Services Departments. Understand the impact of relevant legislation on the mining discipline and ensure compliance. Liaise with other departments to identify projects that will add value and support the implementation of such projects to ensure improvement in the underground operations. Identify and implement training programmes for subordinates to enhance their competences and perform any other related duties assigned from time to time