Mine Manager Underground (North West) at Samancor Chrome

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To lead the Mining Team in the cost-effective optimisation and extraction of the ore body and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:

• Manage the Department:
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve BBBEE/HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Key Customers: Production, Logistics, Finance, Marketing.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

• Mining Management: 
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the mine 
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training 
• Ensure that the person performing the work has the required authority

Ore Body Optimisation: 

• Optimise Ore Body in compliance the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy. 

Strategic Planning: 

• Manage the Strategic Plan (2-5 years) 
• Manage the Life of Mine Plan. 

Tactical Planning: 

• Manage the Tactical Plan (< 1 year). 

GROWTH:

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Compile and control the Mining budget

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competence (Metalliferous Mining)
• Degree or Diploma
• Mine Health and Safety Act (3.1) appointment
• Commitment to Company Values.

Additional requirements:

• 8 years relevant underground experience, preferably 3 year’s managerial experience
• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Acting with Integrity.