Technical Manager: Opencast – Mining Industry – R1.5mil – R1.1mil at RPO Recruitment

Responsibilities:

• Assist to ensure that the Project is managed according to the tender document.
• Measure and calculate quantities of Production activities.
• Optimization of resources and productivity.
• Manage the short, medium and long-term planning and mine scheduling function.
• Oversee all technical systems (Pit Control / Dispatch etc.).
• Oversee the Survey Department.
• Liaise with the Client on contractual matters and establish good relationships.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasts.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Produce the monthly Payment Certificate.
• Assist in managing any commercial / contractual claims and payment queries.
• Provides leadership and advise on operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Advise on safety standards and ensure those are always maintained.
• Ensures adherence to the SHEQ policies and procedures and to the Risk Framework.
• Responsible for effective implementation and management of all relevant people management processes within the Department.
• Plans and develops talent and skills pipelines for the future skill requirements.
• Train personnel, implement and maintain Plant Maintenance Systems (AMT).
• Consequence management promptly taken as per disciplinary code when needed.
• Attendance & absenteeism, especially sick leave abuse is effectively managed. Leave schedules implemented and managed.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent.
• Mining Engineering Degree.
• Project Management Certificate.
• Survey qualification would be advantageous.
• Blasting or Rock Breaking Certificate – preferrable.
• Legal Liability certificate.
• 5 years’ plus experience in project management in an Opencast Mining Environment.
• 5 years’ experience in cost estimation and cost accounting and revenue.
• 3 years plus Mining operations experience and Operations Planning experience.
• No criminal record.
• Valid Driver’s license.