Site Manager

Area:

Middelburg/Witbank, Mpumalanga

Job Purpose:

Isambane Mining (Pty) Ltd is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Site Manager (2.6.1 Appointee) to oversee 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 legal compliance, maintaining a safe working environment, managing operational performance, and achieving production targets through effective leadership and sound operational practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant mining qualification.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the mining industry, including opencast mining
• Proven experience in a mining management role.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, applicable regulations, and relevant mining legislation.
• Valid Opencast Blasting Certificate.
• Competent A Certificate.
• Valid 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 terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Assist the Area Manager in the overall management and control of opencast and surface mining operations.
• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy and legally compliant working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, client standards and statutory requirements.
• Report and investigate incidents, accidents and hazardous conditions.
• Plan, coordinate and schedule equipment, personnel, maintenance activities and production.
• Optimise equipment utilisation and availability to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor and drive production performance in line with contractual requirements.
• Manage water control and environmental compliance on site.
• Monitor machine utilisation and implement initiatives to achieve equipment utilisation targets of at least 90%.
• Manage and monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with safety, quality and production standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop supervisory teams and employees.
• Compile operational reports and provide regular feedback to management.
  

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Sound planning, organising and scheduling abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise in a demanding environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high safety standards.