Job Title: Mining Manager (3.1a Appointment) Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo, South Africa Appointment: Section 3.1(a), Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 About the Role The Mining Manager will assume legal responsibility in terms of Section 3.1(a) of the MHSA for the overall management, safety, and production of the Chrome mining operation. The role requires a strong leader with the ability to develop and deliver on a culture of operational excellence and a clear strategy supported by the requisite management operating systems. Technical expertise in hard rock mining (preferably bord and pillar trackless mechanised mining will be an advantage), proven operational management experience, and the ability to ensure full compliance with statutory regulatory requirements is a giv Responsibilities Fulfil the duties and obligations of a 3.1(a) appointee as defined in the MHSA.Lead and manage mining operations to ensure safety, production, and profitability targets are ach ieved.Ensure legal compliance with all mining, safety, environmental, and health legisl ation.Implement and maintain effective risk management and control sy stems. Direct, train, manage and mentor all Heads of Department reporting into the 3.1(a) fun ction.Oversee the design, planning, and execution of mining activities, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, conveying and all technical service associated activ ities.Manage production performance against budget and operational KPIs.Develop and enforce codes of practice, standard operating procedures and safe work prac tices.Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost control, production efficiency and productivity and s afety.Liaise with regulatory authorities, unions, and community stakeholders when req uired.Report directly to the General Ma Qualifications cations:BSc Mining Eng or equivale nt degree or National Highe r DiplomaBlasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines (es sential).Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous Mines) (essential f or 3.1a).At least 10-15 years’ mining experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a supervisory or managem ent role.Sound knowledge of MHSA, Mine Environmental Management, and related leg islation.Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-makin g skills.Proven ability to manage teams and production in a unionised env ironment.Valid driver’s license and medical fitness to work o n a mine. Required Skills red Skills:Energetic and experienced p rofessional.Strong track record in hard rock mining (preferably chrome or PGM environment and preferably with some trackless mechanised mining experience).Excellent communication and people manage ment skills.Safety-first mindset with a focus on compliance and p roductivity.Results-driven and able to perform und er pressure.Well versed in the application and optimisation of Management Operat Pay range and compensation package ation package:Competitive market- related salary.Performance bonus – Quarte rly cash bonus.Housing allowance i ncluded in CTC.Ve Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diverse and inclusivity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Mining Manager 3.1A
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