Technical Assistant (Production/Mine Manager) - 12-Month FTC
Hire Resolve · Limpopo
Posted 3 November 2026
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- Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Technical Assistant (Production/Mine Manager) to join their mining company based in Limpopo. You will be responsible for coordinating mining operations to ensure safe and efficient production, quality ore delivery, effective mining planning and continuous operational improvement.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and healthy mining practices.
- Manage mining production activities.
- Oversee section panels and bord-and-pillar layouts.
- Manage short- to medium-term mining planning.
- Coordinate the planning, preparation and safe, efficient breaking of predetermined blocks of ground.
- Ensure the delivery of quality ore.
- Review and introduce mining best practices to improve operational efficiency over the long term.
- Coordinate with the logistics department across bord-and-pillar, TM3 and development areas to support effective operational performance.
- Manage human resources within the operational area.
- Support mining research and development.
- Oversee environmental management within the operational area.
- Apply business-oriented thinking to operational decisions.
- Support the leadership and career development of employees.
- Fulfil the legal responsibilities associated with the applicable mining appointments.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering
- Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency
- Valid Blasting Certificate for Underground Mines
- Minimum 10 years' experience as an Operations Leader within the mining industry
- Minimum 5 years' board-and-pillar mining experience
- Experience in section panels, bord-and-pillar layouts and short- to medium-term mining planning
- Valid Driver's License