QUARRY MANAGER

SUMMARY:

A well-established and dynamic company within the building and construction supply industry is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to join their team. The position is based at a quarry site outside Malmesbury.
 
The company specialises in supplying the industry with aggregates, readymix, and precast elements (including hollowcore and stairs). We are looking for a driven, hands-on professional to take full operational responsibility for both a granite open-cast mine and a sand mine.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
 

• Oversee and manage day-to-day quarry operations in line with Health & Safety requirements
• Drive production efficiency and ensure daily targets are met
• Take decisive action during plant/fleet breakdowns, staff shortages, incidents, technical issues, or client queries
• Coordinate and plan drilling and blasting activities
• Ensure all machinery is properly maintained and operated in accordance with legal and safety standards
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and ensure effective planning
• Maintain responsibility for the quality of material produced
• Prepare for, manage, and facilitate monthly DMRE inspections and ensure full compliance
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health & Safety Act and the mine’s Environmental Management Programme (EMP)
• Report, action, investigate, and resolve incidents as per procedure
• Manage client queries and complaints, ensuring timely and continuous communication

• Examine and Make Safe qualification
• Open cast blasting ticket
• NQF5 qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant technical, production and planning fields
• Strong management, communication, and customer service abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and team-leadership skills

• Market-related salary based on qualifications and experience
• Provident fund membership after probation period
• Annual shutdown during the December/January builders’ holiday
• Working hours: