21 Underground Mining jobs in South Africa

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.

• 8–1 years of experience in mining operations, with at least 3â€5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Relevant Technical Qualification (e.g., N3†6, Trade Certificate, or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering)
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Overview

Expert Associate Director - Mining Operations at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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As an Expert Associate Director you will work exclusively in our Industrial Goods sector, helping our clients from metals & mining industry transform their portfolio, while building and contributing to BCG’s intellectual capital. Your role in projects can vary from team management to team advisor. You will leverage your expertise to add insight and drive clients toward recommendations, and you will be viewed as a trusted advisor by senior clients. You will help scope and structure the work, onboard team members, and guide the team throughout the project - actively contributing to both execution and content creation that drives client value. Expert Associate Directors contribute significantly to BCG’s intellectual capital, generate interest and excitement about their expertise area, and coach and mentor others. Your role will also involve developing an external profile, building your network of industry contacts to become a recognized thought leader in mining operations sector.

• 10-15 years of experience in mining industry mainly in the operations function.
• Deep understanding of mining operation function, industry trends globally and across the Africa such as market dynamics and strategic developments
• Advising clients on operational challenges by applying your metals & mining expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from a leading undergraduate program preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and leadership to provide proficiency in prioritizing and balancing multiple project demands
• Excellent analytical, and strategic thinking abilities to develop transformative solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to engage and align cross-functional teams
• Adept at relationship building and client management across various levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consulting experience, but not pre-requisites

BCG’s Industrial Goods practice serves four broad industrial segments: Automotive & Mobility, Engineered Products & Infrastructure, Materials & Process Industries, and Transportation & Logistics. We help companies in these sectors think beyond the limits of their traditional business models, choose where and how they should add value, and reorganize to defend themselves against new threats and explore new opportunities.

The Expert Consulting Track (ECT) is vital to BCG’s ability to successfully meet our clients’ demand for deep expertise and advanced technical capabilities. Experts deliver next-level impact for BCG's most complex and cutting-edge client challenges. Experts focus on developing BCG's thought leadership, commercial capabilities, and intellectual property assets; and their work is essential to our delivery model. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to bring the ‘best of BCG’ to our clients, Experts come from diverse backgrounds, with expertise often gained outside of BCG in industry, academia, or specialized consulting.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Business Consulting and Services

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Our client, a premier global producer in the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) sector, is seeking a strategic and results-driven General Manager to lead their flagship underground mining operation. This is a pivotal leadership role with full P&L and operational accountability, offering the challenge and autonomy to significantly impact the company's future performance and strategic direction.

Requirements:

• B Degree / B Tech in Mining Engineering (Essential)
• Valid Blasting Certificate and Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Essential)
• A management development qualification (e.g., MBA, Leadership Diploma) is essential
• Minimum of 15 years of mining experience, with a proven track record including: 5 years as a Mine Manager; 3 years as a Mine Overseer; 2 years as a Shift Supervisor
• In-depth, hands-on knowledge across all underground mining disciplines: Stopping, Development, Shafts, Survey, Ventilation, Rock Engineering, and Geology
• Strong business acumen with exposure to project management, accounting principles, and engineering

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational & Financial Leadership: Drive the operation to consistently meet and exceed production targets and profit margins, ensuring long-term sustainability
• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and refine the mine's strategic plan, directly assisting the Operations Executive in the broader strategic management process
• People & Culture: Implement and maintain sound people management practices, including HR and Employee Relations (IR), to cultivate a productive, skilled, and engaged workforce
• Vision & Leadership: Formulate, communicate, and drive the company's strategic vision through transformational and effective leadership at all levels of the operation
• ESG & Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage environmental compliance and corporate social investment as key strategic focus areas.

A leading mining organisation in the North West is seeking a skilled Section Head to manage the Underground Operations unit teams. The role involves keeping up to date with the latest mining systems, identifying operational improvement opportunities, and supervising project teams focused on underground operations enhancements and training. Candidates must hold a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency and possess a Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma in Mining or Engineering. A minimum of 5 years experience in a related role, including 2 years in management, is required. Take charge and drive operational excellence underground.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within one week of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.