• Our client is looking for a Mine Manager with Project Management experience to drive a newly established quarry operation. Adhering to all legislative requirements by leading, directing and managing the operational and business objectives efficiently.

Detail

• Company: International Building & Construction Company
• Location: Botswana (Gaborone Area)
• Date Posted: 18 June 2019
• Industry: Mining/Quarries
• Nationality: Batswana / Expat with CURRENT long term working visa AND relevant credentials
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Qualifications: Tertiary Degree in Mining Engineering and Mine Manager’s Certificate
• Assignment: Permanent

Job Description

• Responsible for planning the operating budget for the mine and controlling expenditure
• Conducting of inspections as well as providing guidance and advice to the asset management process.
• Managing the operations, and ensuring Legal Safety compliance
• Required to manage labour and performance and ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Safe Production – Managing production operations and make appropriate adjustments to deliver agreed volumes at optimal productivity and cost in normal time
• Ensure health & safety obligations & accountabilities are being met and strive to reduce risk across the operation with strong risk management skills
• Ensuring execution of engineering and maintenance strategies / plans
• Overall accountability for strategy to strive towards best in class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics
• Required to set up schedules, places orders, track production, and engage in all other administrative requirements
• Data analysis and interpretation thereof
• Oversee the recruitment and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support, encouragement, advice and guidance to build an effective workforce
• Unionised environment in which union and employee engagement is critical
• Mentoring of interns where required

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering
• Has a valid Botswana blasting license for open pit operations
• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience approved by the Chief Government Mining Engineer (CGME)
• 8- 10 years + relevant experience which includes operations experience, contractor mine management, mine production & planning
• Experience within the mining sector of dealing with regulating bodies & opening new mining areas
• Experience within open cast mining and/quarries.
• Valid driving licence/permit
• Clear criminal & driving record
• Participation in health and safety boards
• Nationality: Batswana / Expat with CURRENT long term working visa AND relevant credentials