Mine Technical Services Manager at Hire Resolve

Description:

• Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Mine Technical Services Manager to join their mining company based in the Northern Cape. You will be responsible for leading mine planning, production optimisation, technical governance, and operational compliance to support safe and efficient mining execution.

Responsibilities:

• Provide input into short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor compliance to mine planning sequences and optimise performance by reconciling planned vs actual results.
• Coordinate production activities to achieve required output, quality, and timelines while optimising resources and contractor performance.
• Manage geological modelling, grade control, resource and reserve updates, and selective ore loading to support operational efficiency.
• Support operational scheduling and logistics to optimise fleet allocation, inventory movement, and material flow.
• Oversee and develop the technical team including performance management, recruitment, coaching, and capability development.
• Manage and control operational and capital budgets, monitor variances, and implement corrective and improvement actions.
• Provide technical governance across mine design, survey, drilling and blasting strategies, and resource management.
• Ensure strong compliance with safety legislation, risk standards, and audit requirements with a focus on zero harm.
• Ensure effective use of survey systems, mine planning platforms, modelling software, GIS tools, and simulation systems.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Degree in Mining Engineering/Geology or related.
• Mine Managers Certificate of Competency
• MDP/MBA advantageous
• 10–15 years' experience, including exposure to technical services and mine planning.
• 5 years' experience in a Senior Management Role
• Opencast and Underground mining experience
• Valid Driver's License