Site Manager – Mining Contracts

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in Mobile Crushing, Quarrying, or Aggregates industries
• South African Citizen
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Mining Engineering preferred
• Legal Liability Training (MHSA compliance)
• Strong understanding of MHSA responsibilities and compliance requirements
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as well as abroad, as may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the applicable legislation, for example, the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
• Maintain knowledge of legal liability responsibilities and enforce compliance on site
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to statutory requirements
• Comp A certification and preferably an open-cast blasting license. This is not, however, a disqualifying requirement; the candidate should be available & willing to obtain this qualification.

Safety Management

• Accept responsibility for SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality)
• Oversee daily safety inspections and enforce corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement in safety culture and compliance
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in safety procedures
• Assume legal liability as per legal appointments as may be required

Site Operations

• Oversee all aspects of running a crushing site, including production, maintenance, and compliance
• Monitor daily activities to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to standards
• Ensure the quality of aggregates & products produced, meets specifications

Maintenance Oversight

• Plan and supervise maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery
• Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out to minimise downtime
• Report and implement improvement plans for maintenance efficiency

Production & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor weekly and monthly production programmes
• Ensure production targets are met and exceeded where possible
• Report on and implement continuous improvement initiatives in production, maintenance, safety, and compliance

Planning & Cost Control

• Prepare contract programmes, requisition labour, materials, and equipment
• Compile and supervise monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Authorise site expenditure and ensure profitability targets are achieved

Client & Employee Relations

• Develop strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction with contract delivery
• Maintain sound employee relations and adherence to HR/IR policies. Manage hours of people according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) alongside HR/IR policies

Type: Permanent Position

Salary / Benefits

Market-related package including:

• Subsidised Medical Aid
• Pension Scheme
• Death, Disability, and Funeral Cover
• 13th Cheque
• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle
• Cell Phone + Allowance
• Incentive Scheme Bonus
• Living Out Allowance

Closing Date

30 April 2026