Pit Manager

Area:

Middelburg/Witbank, Mpumalanga

Job Purpose:

Isambane Mining (Pty) Ltd is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Pit Manager (2.6.1 Appointee) to support the Site Manager in the effective management and control of opencast mining operations. The successful candidate will be appointed in terms of Regulation 2.6.1 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and will be responsible for ensuring safe production, legal compliance, operational efficiency, and effective supervision of mining activities to achieve production and safety objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in opencast mining, with supervisory or management experience.
• Valid Opencast Blasting Certificate.
• Competent A Certificate.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Act 29 of 1996, and applicable regulations.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.
• Medically fit in accordance with mine and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil the statutory responsibilities of a 2.6.1 Appointee in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Support the Site Manager in managing daily opencast mining operations to achieve production, safety and quality objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, client standards, legal requirements and safe work procedures.
• Lead and supervise production teams to achieve planned production targets safely and efficiently.
• Conduct workplace examinations and ensure all work areas are declared safe before work commences.
• Monitor production performance and provide accurate hourly, daily and shift reports to management.
• Coordinate equipment deployment and optimise machine utilisation to maximise productivity.
• Report equipment breakdowns promptly and coordinate with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Monitor employee attendance, verify timesheets and ensure accurate recording of working hours.
• Maintain discipline, manage employee performance and provide coaching and development where required.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and compliance monitoring.
• Manage contractors and ensure adherence to site standards and contractual requirements.
  

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Sound planning, organising and operational coordination abilities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a production-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Customer and client-focused approach.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, mining equipment utilisation and safe mining practices.