120 Mine Management jobs in South Africa

Overview

A well-established mine in Limpopo has an amazing opportunity for a Mining Engineer. The appointed person will have to be able to manage all underground activities and to make sure that it is in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act. They will be responsible to make sure that all financial management of the mine activities are kept within the target and most importantly, they must be able to motivate their team.

• B. Tech / BEng / BSc Mining Engineering
• Blasting Certificate
• 5 years’ experience in an underground production mine
• 2 years’ experience as an Appointed Production Superintendent (Not Supervisor)

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Life at Deswik

At Deswik, you'll join a stable, global company with a strong presence in South Africa. You'll enjoy hybrid working (two days WFH, three in our Roodepoort office), combined with travel to mine sites across the region. That travel gives you the chance to broaden your experience, solve diverse operational challenges, and grow your consulting expertise.

You'll be part of a collaborative team of mining engineers and software specialists who value practical solutions, not just theory.

The Work You'll Do

You'll work directly with customers to scope projects, implement solutions, and train teams on Deswik's specialised software suite. Expect variety—no two sites or customers are the same. You'll spend time on site helping operations roll out Deswik, building trusted relationships, and providing feedback to our product teams to ensure software stays relevant to real-world mining.

What You Bring

• A degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• Operational experience in underground and/or open-cut coal
• A practiced used of Deswik software (CAD, IS, Schedule)
• Able to translate operational needs into software solutions
• Clear, confident communication in English, with the ability to influence and manage customer relationships
• A willingness to travel regularly across Sub-Saharan Africa

Nice To Have
exposure to open-pit mining, other commodities, or skills in PowerBI/data analytics.

What We Offer

• Competitive consulting salary plus daily site allowances
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working from our Roodepoort office
• Mentorship and support from experienced peers
• A collaborative culture that recognises your contribution and gives you autonomy to deliver

About Deswik
Deswik is a global mining technology leader with 460+ employees across 12 countries. Our software and consulting services are used daily by leading mining companies to plan, design, and operate mines more efficiently.

Apply now to shape smarter mine planning with Deswik.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team, based in South Africa or the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and execution of open pit and underground mining projects, from concept through to Feasibility Studies (FS). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to global mining study work, support the Mineral Resources team in defining volumes for RPEEE reporting, and assist with business development initiatives in the mining sector

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering, with a focus on both open pit and underground operations. Experience in project design, execution, and Feasibility Studies (FS) is essential.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in mining software and strong knowledge of mining design principles, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Global Exposure: Experience working on international projects and collaborating with diverse teams across different regions.

Mineral Resources & Reporting: In-depth understanding of resource estimation, volume calculation, and reporting for RPEEE compliance.

Business Acumen: Ability to contribute to business development initiatives and support the growth of the organization through technical leadership and strategic planning.

Join Deswik's consulting team in Johannesburg. Use your coal mining expertise and Deswik software skills to support mine sites across Sub-Saharan Africa, while developing your consulting career with a global mining technology leader.

Life at Deswik

At Deswik, you'll join a stable, global company with a strong presence in South Africa. You'll enjoy hybrid working (two days WFH, three in our Roodepoort office), combined with travel to mine sites across the region. That travel gives you the chance to broaden your experience, solve diverse operational challenges, and grow your consulting expertise.

You'll be part of a collaborative team of mining engineers and software specialists who value practical solutions, not just theory.

The Work You'll Do

You'll work directly with customers to scope projects, implement solutions, and train teams on Deswik's specialised software suite. Expect variety—no two sites or customers are the same. You'll spend time on site helping operations roll out Deswik, building trusted relationships, and providing feedback to our product teams to ensure software stays relevant to real-world mining.

What You Bring

• A degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• Operational experience in underground and/or open-cut coal
• A practiced used of Deswik software (CAD, IS, Schedule)
• Able to translate operational needs into software solutions
• Clear, confident communication in English, with the ability to influence and manage customer relationships
• A willingness to travel regularly across Sub-Saharan Africa

Nice to have:
exposure to open-pit mining, other commodities, or skills in PowerBI/data analytics.

What We Offer

• Competitive consulting salary plus daily site allowances
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working from our Roodepoort office
• Mentorship and support from experienced peers
• A collaborative culture that recognises your contribution and gives you autonomy to deliver

About Deswik

Deswik is a global mining technology leader with 460+ employees across 12 countries. Our software and consulting services are used daily by leading mining companies to plan, design, and operate mines more efficiently.

Apply now to shape smarter mine planning with Deswik.

Overview

Site Supervisor (Waste Management & Recycling Background)

Competitive salary ranging from £36,000 - £42,000. Location: United Kingdom and Ireland. Global Force Resource Ltd is partnering with a leading utility company to recruit Site Supervisors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Site Supervisor oversees daily site operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing operatives, maintaining plant and equipment, coordinating stock and waste movements, and meeting operational targets. The role requires adherence to HSEQ standards, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with stakeholders, while maintaining a clean and organised site. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of recent and relevant supervisory or team leader experience in a waste management and recycling setting.

All potential applicants will be pre-selected and screened by GlobalForce Resource Ltd. Only serious applicants will be considered.

• Provide the safe, compliant and cost-effective running of the facility.
• Operate in full compliance with Environmental Permits, Planning Permission and other applicable legislation as laid out by Site Manager.
• Follow internal reporting requirements and ensure information is recorded and reported accurately, with checking procedures in place, and rectified if found to be incomplete or inaccurate.
• Ensure that internal and external processing deadlines are met.
• Manage the operatives on site to ensure they are safe and efficient.
• Inspect, test and maintain plant and machinery in full working order.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness across the site, including cleaning the yard and equipment and routine housekeeping of machinery.
• Manage stock on site as directed by Site Manager.
• Arrange loads for disposal of site waste streams and manage waste off site.
• Receive waste deliveries, unload and organise containers, and sort/segregate where necessary.
• Fulfil orders in a timely and efficient manner, follow site rules for paperwork and ensure strong, proactive communication with the office.
• Improve productivity, operational efficiency and maximise throughput.
• Coordinate with transport management to ensure loads in and out are planned and organised; remove backlogs and blockages.
• Ensure the highest standards of HSEQ are maintained by all visitors and employees.
• Work effectively as part of the wider team and follow systems of work for safety.
• Take care to ensure activities do not put others at risk and maintain high concentration for safe working practices.
• Follow method statements meticulously.
• Any other reasonable requests.

• 3–5 years of recent and relevant supervisory or team leader experience in waste management and recycling.
• Proven ability to manage daily site operations, meet targets, and ensure HSEQ compliance.
• Skilled in operating and maintaining plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making under pressure.
• Clear and effective communication with staff, management, and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic IT; operational software experience desirable.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational demands.
• 4 weeks annual leave.
• Relocation cost assistance is available to UK/Irish candidates in line with HMRC guidelines (visa, NHS, travel or initial accommodation costs); details discussed at the employer interview.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. GlobalForce will discuss roles with suitable candidates who are willing to relocate to the UK or Ireland.

My client based in the North West is looking for a highly motivated and efficient Mining Operations Engineer to support their operations. The Engineer must ensure the integrity of all surface infra structures, fixed and moving machinery inclusive of all electrical machinery and equipment within the area of responsibility of the Mining Operation.

Be the discipline master and custodian of all matters relating to Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM), pressure vessels, piping and valves. The primary focus is competent technical support in mechanical engineering with special emphasis on TMM in a major Open Pit environment.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements :

• Minimum of an Advance Diploma in Engineering
• BSc. Mechanical Engineering qualification an advantageous.
• Government Certificate of Competence Engineering (Mining)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining production machinery, equipment and processes
• 5 years as an appointed Engineer in an Open Pit environment.
• Must be experienced in the functionality of mining machinery and equipment.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team, based in South Africa or the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and execution of open pit and underground mining projects, from concept through to Feasibility Studies (FS). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to global mining study work, support the Mineral Resources team in defining volumes for RPEEE reporting, and assist with business development initiatives in the mining sector.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering, with a focus on both open pit and underground operations. Experience in project design, execution, and Feasibility Studies (FS) is essential.

Proficiency in mining software and strong knowledge of mining design principles, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Experience working on international projects and collaborating with diverse teams across different regions.

In-depth understanding of resource estimation, volume calculation, and reporting for RPEEE compliance.

Ability to contribute to business development initiatives and support the growth of the organization through technical leadership and strategic planning.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team, based in South Africa or the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and execution of open pit and underground mining projects, from concept through to Feasibility Studies (FS). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to global mining study work, support the Mineral Resources team in defining volumes for RPEEE reporting, and assist with business development initiatives in the mining sector.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering, with a focus on both open pit and underground operations. Experience in project design, execution, and Feasibility Studies (FS) is essential.

Proficiency in mining software and strong knowledge of mining design principles, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Experience working on international projects and collaborating with diverse teams across different regions.

In-depth understanding of resource estimation, volume calculation, and reporting for RPEEE compliance.

Ability to contribute to business development initiatives and support the growth of the organization through technical leadership and strategic planning.