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Responsibilities
2.1 Mining Operations and Production Management
 Direct and coordinate daily open-cast mining activities, including drilling, blasting,
loading, hauling and ore extraction.
 Develop and implement weekly production schedules and monthly progressive
mining plans.
 Ensure production targets, ore quality and recovery objectives are achieved.
 Monitor equipment utilisation, productivity, downtime and operational efficiency.
 Coordinate mining activities with processing, engineering, logistics and other
relevant departments.
 Identify operational constraints and implement corrective measures.
2.2 Mine Planning and Technical Management
 Oversee mine planning, pit design, sequencing and scheduling in collaboration with
the relevant technical personnel.
 Ensure mining activities are conducted in accordance with approved plans and
operational specifications.
 Monitor ore dilution, ore losses and adherence to geological and grade-control
requirements.
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 Ensure adequate planning for equipment, materials, labour and other operational
resources.
2.3 Health, Safety and Statutory Compliance
 Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations and
relevant environmental requirements.
 Fulfil the duties associated with the applicable statutory appointment.
 Implement and monitor risk assessments, safe operating procedures and safety
management systems.
 Investigate incidents and ensure corrective and preventative actions are
implemented.
 Ensure employees and contractors receive appropriate training, supervision and
safety induction.
 Maintain statutory records and cooperate with regulatory inspections and audits.
2.4 Financial and Cost Management
 Prepare operational budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
 Control costs relating to labour, equipment, contractors, fuel, maintenance and
consumables.
 Monitor production costs and identify opportunities to improve operating margins.
 Ensure efficient utilisation of company assets and resources.
 Provide accurate cost forecasts and financial performance reports to management.
2.5 People Management and Leadership
 Lead, supervise and develop the mining operations team.
 Establish clear performance expectations and measurable operational KPIs.
 Conduct performance reviews and implement appropriate performance
improvement measures.
 Ensure adequate staffing, training, succession planning and skills development.
 Maintain workplace discipline and professional standards.
 Promote accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
2.6 Contractor and Equipment Management
 Monitor contractor performance against contractual, safety, quality and production
requirements.
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 Ensure equipment availability and effective maintenance planning in collaboration
with the engineering team.
 Monitor contractor costs, productivity and compliance with site procedures.
 Escalate material contractual and operational risks to the relevant executive.
2.7 Environmental and Community Responsibilities
 Ensure mining operations comply with applicable environmental authorisations and
approved management plans.
 Monitor rehabilitation requirements, pollution prevention and responsible resource
utilisation.
 Support constructive stakeholder relations and the implementation of approved
local procurement and employment commitments.
 Escalate community-related operational risks through the company's stakeholder
engagement structures.
2.8 Reporting and Administration
 Prepare daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.
 Report on production performance, safety, costs, equipment utilisation, staffing and
operational risks.
 Maintain accurate production records and statutory documentation.
 Provide management with timely recommendations on operational challenges and
improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
Relevant qualification in Mining Engineering or a related mining discipline.
 Appropriate Mine Manager&amp; Certificate of Competency for the operation and
statutory appointment.
 Relevant open-cast mining experience, within chrome mining.
 At least eight years&amp;; relevant mining experience, including substantial supervisory or
management experience.
 Demonstrated experience in mine planning, production scheduling, cost control and
contractor management.
 Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and applicable mining
legislation.
 Valid driver&amp;s licence and ability to meet the sites medical fitness requirements.

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