Opencast Manager
- Location
- Mpumalanga
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Opencast Manager at Afrimat. It encompasses legal and operational control of all opencast mining operations, focusing on strategic planning, compliance with legislation, health, safety, and environmental regulations. The position involves leading multiple teams, driving continuous improvement, managing resources, and ensuring accurate reporting within an opencast coal mine environment in South Africa. **What you will do** * Legal and operational control of all opencast operations. * Develop and implement production plans, short-, medium-, and long-term mining strategies, and operational budgets. * Ensure compliance with mining legislation, health, safety, and environmental regulations. * Lead the mine planning, geology, engineering, and maintenance teams to achieve production and cost objectives. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to mine standards, procedures, and best practices. * Conduct regular performance reviews, safety audits, and operational inspections. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. * Manage mine resources, equipment utilization, and manpower to optimize output. * Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external authorities. * Ensure accurate reporting on production, costs, safety, and compliance metrics. * Uphold strong safety leadership and promote a zero-harm culture across the mining operation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Mining Engineering or related field. * Min of an opencast blasting certificate – NHD and managers certificate holders will enjoy preference. * Min of 10 years supervisory experience in an opencast coal mine in South Africa. * Proven abilities to handle multi-cultural teams in a fast-paced production environment. * Prior experience in dealing with the DMPR. * In-depth understanding of mining legislation, safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. * Candidates must be medically fit to perform duties in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness. **Who should apply** An experienced mining professional with a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related field. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of supervisory experience in an opencast coal mine in South Africa and hold an opencast blasting certificate, with a preference for NHD and managers certificate holders. Applicants should possess proven abilities to handle multi-cultural teams in a fast-paced production environment, have prior experience dealing with the DMPR, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of mining legislation, safety standards, and environmental compliance. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities are essential. Candidates must also be medically fit to perform duties according to the Mine Health and Safety Act and company standards. **Deadline** 15 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/opencast-manager-afrimat Source: myjobmag
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