Our client, a leading international Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified Operations Manager for their Gold Segment near Westonaria.

Summary:
The role of a Manager Operations is preparing and implementing operational plans for the mine, and continuously monitor leading and driving the plan to ensure the goals are met.

The appointee should:
Be in possession of a Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering
Have a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency
Have At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 3 should have been at a Unit managerial level or experience in a functional/specialist area
Be an assertive goal-orientated self-starter with good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
Possess sound analytical and decision-making skills
Be assertive, creative and solutions orientated
Have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Be stress tolerant
Have sound people management and business development skills
Be proficient in Microsoft Office
Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at a relevant Sibanye Stillwater Occupational Health Centre

Advantageous requirements:
Have undergone a Middle / Executive Managerial Leadership Programme

Key responsibilities include:
Driving a culture of Safety ownership with a strong emphasis on behaviour based safety
Leading the mine operations management team and manage all mining personnel and resources
Preparing and implementing operational plans for the mine, and continuously monitor leading and driving the plan to ensure the goals are met.
Proposing capital expenditure projects when required to expand capacity or improve operations
Preparing production and operating budgets, and monitor and report on performance and costs
Recognizing and anticipating operational, technical and safety challenges, taking action to prevent or overcome them, and seek continuous improvement
Contributing to business planning and company strategy to improve competitiveness, profitability and growth