Site Manager (Mining Contracts)

Introduction a Well established Group is looking for a Site Manager (Mining Contracts) in Witbank.

The succesful person will have 10 years experience in Mobile Crushing & Fixed Plant Operations, Quarrying or Aggregates with a Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Mining Engineering.

 

Duties & Responsibilities Legal & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with the applicable legislation, for example, the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) Maintain knowledge of legal liability responsibilities and enforce compliance on site Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to statutory requirements Comp A certification and preferably an open-cast blasting license. This is not, however, a disqualifying requirement; the candidate should be available & willing to obtain this qualification.

 

Safety Management

Accept responsibility for SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Oversee daily safety inspections and enforce corrective actions Drive continuous improvement in safety culture and compliance Ensure staff are trained and competent in safety procedures Assume legal liability as per legal appointments as may be required

 

Site Operations

Oversee all aspects of running a crushing site, including production, maintenance, finance, sales, client, suppliers and compliance Monitor daily activities to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to standards Ensure the quality of aggregates & products produced, meets specifications

Maintenance versight

Plan and supervise maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out to minimise downtime Report and implement improvement plans for maintenance efficiency

Production & Continuous Improvement

Develop and monitor weekly and monthly production programmes Ensure effective runtime, production targets are met and exceeded where possible Report on and implement continuous improvement initiatives in production, maintenance, safety, and compliance

Planning & Cost Control

Prepare contract programmes, materials, and equipment Compile and supervise monthly cost reports and forecasts Authorise site expenditure and ensure profitability targets are achieved

Client & Employee Relations

Develop strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction with contract delivery Maintain sound employee relations and adherence to HR/IR policies. Manage hours of people according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) alongside HR/IR policies

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

10+ years’ experience in Mobile Crushing & Fixed Plant Operations, Quarrying, or Aggregates industries South African Citizen Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Mining Engineering preferred Legal Liability Training (MHSA compliance) Strong understanding of MHSA responsibilities and compliance requirements Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Willingness to travel and work away from home as well as abroad, as may be required

Package & Remuneration Market related