Section Manager
CAPM · North West
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Section Manager is a key 3.1 legal appointee responsible for the safe ,efficient and profitable management of the underground mining section.Reporting to the Mine Manager ,the incumbent will be accountable for achieving production targets.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Production planning, scheduling and cost control.
- Take legal responsibility for the section in terms of Section 7 of MHSA
- Ensure all safety standards, conduct risk assessments and lead incident investigations.
- Plan, organise and control all mining activities to achieve monthly and quarterly production targets
- Ensure effective mine design implementation: development, stoping, and ledging
- Oversee drilling, blasting and support installation quality.
- Develop and execute short- and medium-term production plans
- Conduct ore reserve management and grade control
- Manage section budget
- Control working costs per tonne and drive cost saving initiatives.
- Assist with monthly resource models and grade control models.
- Conduct performance management, coaching, discipline and development
- Daily weekly and monthly production and safety reporting to Mine Manager
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
- BTech Degree in Mining Engineering
- Mine Oversee Certificate
- Valid Blasting Certificate.
- MDP/ LDP advantageous
- Minimum 10-15 gold and trackless mining experience preferred
- Minimum 5 years management experience in an underground mining environment
- Sound knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act
Legal Requirement
- Candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination of fitness as per the Mine’s requirements.