Site Manager (Mining)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the mining sector is seeking a SITE MANAGER with mining sector experience to join their project team in Kuruman.

The Site Manager is accountable for the overall direction, co-ordination, and execution of the sites mining related activities, in a manner that fosters a culture of zero harm and ensures consistency with the company's objectives and plans.

**South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred**

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Blasting Certificate
• 5 year's experience in a similar role

• Management of open cast mining activities on site.
• Drive daily production targets as set out by the client.
• Daily attendance of production meetings.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring their completion.
• Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on time.
• Drive cost saving strategies and budgeting within workflows and site task objectives.
• Develop strategic plans for optimised production.
• Ensure adequate resources in terms of manpower and supply chain.
• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment.
• Management of employee performance and discipline.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to subordinates and create innovative approaches for improvement.
• Pursue and drive a culture of zero harm on site through a meticulous focus on health, safety, and environmental strategies ensuring that all aspects of the site and work is completed in adherence to HSE standards.

• NQF Level 6 / 7 qualification in Mining, Mine engineering, Mining science.
• Opencast Mine Blasting Certificate of Competency
• Minimum 5 years site managerial experience

• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, collaboration, and delegation skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead people.
• Intermediate to Advanced Computer literacy skills (Ms. Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook,Teams).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Good Presentation skills.
• Good representation of the organisation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.

• Medically Fit.
• Driver's License.
• Sometimes required to work outside office hours.
• Sometimes required to travel for work purposes.