SUMMARY:
Site Manager - Rock Drill Tools - Location - Gamsberg Mine Northern Cape
Reports to General Manager
Direct reports: +-20 site personnel (Supervisors, Technicians, Storeman)
POSITION INFO:
Qualification Matric \/ Senior Certificate Tertiary education is highly advantageous Requirements 10+ years of mining experience Non-Negotiable Requirements - Working knowledge and experience in drilling DTH systems with an understanding of drilling \/ rock tools \/ consumables Experience managing teams of 15+ personnel Strong understanding of DTH drilling Knowledge of cost control and inventory management Effective communications in writing and verbal reporting Proven track record of managing large-scale contracts, SLA's and commercial disputes Administratively competent, able to analyse costing requirements and calculate costings, estimations, and draft quotes Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Administratively competent, able to analyse costing requirements and calculate costings, estimations, and draft quotes Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Fluent in English and Afrikaans Duties Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations Manage 24\/7 shift-based operations and ensure service delivery Lead and manage a team of ±20 employees' performance through regularly monitoring and providing required training, coaching, support, and feedback Ensure alignment with established procedures and recommend improvement Control inventory, issuing, and stock accuracy Analyse discarded or prematurely failed tools to determine root causes (e.g., operator error, incorrect tool selection, or geological conditions) Monitor and optimise Cost per Meter (CPM) Maintain strong client relationships and handle escalations Provide technical support on drilling and tool selection Ensure timeous weekly and monthly reporting Ensure adequate staff placement, i.e., manage\/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees and implementation of HR management processes
