Mid-Senior Mining Professionals, Emalahleni

Hire Resolve is assisting mining organisations in hiring experienced mining professionals across South Africa. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector, including mine operations, technical services, processing/metallurgy, maintenance and reliability, projects, and health, safety and environment (HSE) leadership. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and provide a clear pathway toward superintendent, manager, and senior site leadership positions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support safe, efficient production across surface and/or underground operations, aligned to site targets

Maintain compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and strengthen on-site risk management, incident prevention, and audit readiness

Drive operational performance through production planning, KPI management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide technical input to mine planning and scheduling, drill and blast performance, ground control, ventilation, and geotechnical risk management (as applicable)

Improve plant/process performance (throughput, recovery, quality) through troubleshooting and optimisation where relevant

Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for mobile and fixed plant, including shutdown planning and asset performance improvement

Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and adherence to schedule and budget

Support project execution and operational readiness (commissioning support, change management, and cross-functional coordination)

Develop teams through coaching, competency development, and structured performance management

Prepare clear operational reporting for leadership, governance, and statutory requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, HSE, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles)

Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, minerals processing, quarrying/aggregates, or heavy industrial environments

Practical working knowledge of MHSA expectations and strong safety leadership, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigation

Experience in one or more of the following: operations leadership, technical services, mine planning/scheduling, processing optimisation, maintenance/reliability, projects, or HSE systems

Familiarity with common industry tools such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo), planning/scheduling tools, condition monitoring, and MS Office (Excel; Power BI advantageous)

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in operational, site-based environments

Willingness to work on-site and in field conditions; flexibility for shift patterns/rotations and travel depending on the role

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training&Development

#J-18808-Ljbffr