Site Manager Quarry Operations (POS26269) at FreeRecruit

Purpose of the Position

• The General Manager – Quarry Operations oversees the daily operations, profitability, legal compliance, and safety of the quarry. This role driving production efficiency, leading on-site teams, and ensuring strict adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and environmental regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
• 5–10 years’ experience in quarry operations, mining, or heavy construction management.Self-Help & Motivational
• Proven track record of managing large production teams and operational budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of South African mining and safety legislation (MHSA / OHSA).

Advantageous:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Valid Blasting Certificate.
• Experience in granite, aggregate, or dimension stone environments.
• Zero-harm safety record and total legislative compliance.
• Effective budget management and minimized equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations & Production: Manage extraction, crushing, screening, stockpiling, and dispatch. Optimize machinery utilization, plan future extraction areas, and meet production schedules.Civil Engineering
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Cultivate a zero-harm safety culture. Ensure full compliance with MHSA, OHSA, and environmental permits (dust, water, noise, and rehabilitation).
• Financial & Asset Management: Manage operational budgets, control costs (fuel, labor, maintenance), and maximize plant/equipment uptime (excavators, crushers, dump trucks).
• People & Performance: Lead and develop on-site staff (supervisors, operators, maintenance, and admin). Manage performance, training, and disciplinary procedures.
• Quality & Logistics: Ensure products meet strict quality standards, address customer complaints, and oversee accurate, legally compliant dispatch logistics.
• Reporting: Deliver regular reports on production, safety, maintenance, costs, and stock levels to the Directors.