Technical Manager: Opencast – Mining Industry – R1.5mil – R1.1mil Full Time

RPO Recruitment’s Client is urgently seeking the expertise of an Technical Manager in the Northern Cape. The successful candidate will estimates material, labour and overhead costs to establish costs of products required for mining execution. Conducts pricing comparisons and feasibility studies and contributes to tender preparation. Ensure that the project is executed on time, profitable and within budget. Will also look after Production Reporting, planning, surveying, commercial and technical systems on site, while ensure adherence to the Contract Agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Assist to ensure that the Project is managed according to the tender document.
• Measure and calculate quantities of Production activities.
• Optimization of resources and productivity.
• Manage the short, medium and long-term planning and mine scheduling function.
• Oversee all technical systems (Pit Control / Dispatch etc.).
• Oversee the Survey Department.
• Liaise with the Client on contractual matters and establish good relationships.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasts.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Produce the monthly Payment Certificate.
• Assist in managing any commercial / contractual claims and payment queries.
• Provides leadership and advise on operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Advise on safety standards and ensure those are always maintained.
• Ensures adherence to the SHEQ policies and procedures and to the Risk Framework.
• Responsible for effective implementation and management of all relevant people management processes within the Department.
• Plans and develops talent and skills pipelines for the future skill requirements.
• Train personnel, implement and maintain Plant Maintenance Systems (AMT).
• Consequence management promptly taken as per disciplinary code when needed.
• Attendance & absenteeism, especially sick leave abuse is effectively managed. Leave schedules implemented and managed.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent.
• Mining Engineering Degree.
• Project Management Certificate.
• Survey qualification would be advantageous.
• Blasting or Rock Breaking Certificate – preferrable.
• Legal Liability certificate.
• 5 years’ plus experience in project management in an Opencast Mining Environment.
• 5 years’ experience in cost estimation and cost accounting and revenue.
• 3 years plus Mining operations experience and Operations Planning experience.
• No criminal record.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: www.rporecruitment.co.za or email us your CV: mining@rporecruitment.us

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.