About the position
Our client, a premier global producer in the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) sector, is seeking a strategic and results-driven General Manager to lead their flagship underground mining operation. This is a pivotal leadership role with full P&L and operational accountability, offering the challenge and autonomy to significantly impact the company's future performance and strategic direction.
Requirements:
- B Degree / B Tech in Mining Engineering (Essential)
- Valid Blasting Certificate and Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Essential)
- A management development qualification (e.g., MBA, Leadership Diploma) is essential
- Minimum of 15 years of mining experience, with a proven track record including: 5 years as a Mine Manager; 3 years as a Mine Overseer; 2 years as a Shift Supervisor
- In-depth, hands-on knowledge across all underground mining disciplines: Stopping, Development, Shafts, Survey, Ventilation, Rock Engineering, and Geology
- Strong business acumen with exposure to project management, accounting principles, and engineering
Key Performance Areas:
- Operational & Financial Leadership: Drive the operation to consistently meet and exceed production targets and profit margins, ensuring long-term sustainability
- Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and refine the mine's strategic plan, directly assisting the Operations Executive in the broader strategic management process
- People & Culture: Implement and maintain sound people management practices, including HR and Employee Relations (IR), to cultivate a productive, skilled, and engaged workforce
- Vision & Leadership: Formulate, communicate, and drive the company's strategic vision through transformational and effective leadership at all levels of the operation
- ESG & Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage environmental compliance and corporate social investment as key strategic focus areas.
Desired Skills:
- Commercial Acumen
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- People Development
- Stakeholder Management
