Mine Manager (Steelpoort) 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.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:

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 HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• 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
• 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 qualifications:

• Degree or Technikon Diploma
• Mine Manager Certificate of competency (Metalliferous Mining)
• Mine Health and Safety Act (3.1) appointment

Experience:

• 8 Years relevant experience, preferably 3 year’s managerial experience