MINE MANAGER – BCL LIMITED – IN LIQUIDATION

BCL LIMITED – IN LIQUIDATION

BCL’s operations are currently on care and maintenance following the winding up of the Company in 2016, while efforts are made to dispose of the Mine by the Liquidator.

No mining operations are currently taking place.

BCL is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

MINE MANAGER

The successful candidate is expected to hold the appointment as manager under Regulation 6(1) of the Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act.

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall management of mine including safety, planning, budgeting, staffing, cost containment regulatory compliance and target achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the care and maintenance technical management team and manage all mining personnel and resources
• Implement and monitor care and maintenance strategies, activities, plans, and reports
• Recognise and anticipate operational, technical and safety challenges, take action to prevent or overcome them, and seek continuous Improvement
• Ensure implementation and adherence to the 8CL’s Safety, Health and Environmental management programmes and objectives
• Propose capital expenditure projects to improve care and maintenance operations
• Oversee budget preparation, and monitor and report performance and costs
• Engage with regulatory authorities to promote Company policies
• Collaborate with other management colleagues and the Liquidator to achieve overall objectives care and maintenance plans and the Liquidator
• Oversee projects, such as rehabilitation or reprocessing projects as well as projects to redress the lack of care and maintenance undertaken on the mine prior to liquidation
• Oversee the recruitment and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support, encouragement, advice and guidance to build an effective workforce
• Identify potential risks and ensure processes are established to manage appropriately
• Direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to mining standards, organisational standards and legislative requirements
• Assume responsibility as mining lead for all shafts

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience m Mining
• Preferably five years’ experience at Section Manager / Muve Overseer level, within an underground mining environment
• Blasting Licence Certificate
• Valid drivers’licence
• Underground mining experience essential

Critical Skills and Competencies:

• Broad technical knowledge of underground mining operations and processes
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and respect for legislation, regulations and procedures, concerning, safety, employment and environmental protection
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Sound computer skills
• Experience in mine planning and analysis
• Financial and project management
• Good business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking
• Ability to create team synergy, manage diversity and promote a high-performance culture

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to make and implement difficult decisions, and communicate the reasons for them
• Ability to overcome difficulties and solve problems with a positive attitude

• Accountable for decisions and actions
• Works well under uncertain conditions
• Excellent management skills
• Team Player

Preference will be given to suitable citizen candidates and internal candidates. Pre-screening, profile testing on mine assessments, medical and security clearance we form part of the recruitment and selection process Short kited candidates will be required to attend a panel Interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria

Please respond by sending your applications, certified certificates and CV’s to:

HR Manager
BCL Limited – In Liquidation
P.O. Box 3
Selebi-Phikwe

Email: [email protected]