Operations Manager

**Overview**:
Sound knowledge of applicable legislations such as; Explosives Act, OHS Act
Mine Health and Safety Act
Sound financial management
Knowledge of Operational planning
Knowledge of quality management
Extensive knowledge of mining operations and SHERQ
Excellent working knowledge of National and/or International Legislation (Employee/Employment Laws)
Project Management

**Qualifications**:
Diploma (Mining or Mechanical or Explosives Engineering)
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Certificate in Blasting Technology

**Experience**:
5 years demonstrated experience in managing multiple portfolio operations/site within mining/resource environment
3 years’ demonstrated experience in business development in a mining/explosive’s environment
3 years’ demonstrated experience in people management

3 years demonstrated SHERQ management experience in mining/ explosive environment

**Duties**:
**Site production targets achieved**:

- Implement and report on annual business plans thus ensuring efficient and effective management of finances, employees and

assists in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organisation
- Effectively manage the operational service delivery value chain through a whole series of activities to create and build value at every

step in accordance with the organisational vision
- Ensure efficient and effective management of finances in such a manner as to accomplish the strategic objectives of the

organisation

**Serviced clients**:

- To analyse customer requirements using applicable technology and knowledge, recommend solutions and resolve related problems

accordingly
- Define, development and implement policies, procedures and processes to ensure process excellence and continual process

improvement
- Effective relationships in the company and with relevant external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role

**Prevented waste**:

- Effectively manage stock to obtain and preserve a suitable assortment of goods while also keeping track of all orders, shipping and

handling, and other related costs

**SHERQ compliant site(s)**:

- Ensures that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, and statutory requirements within the

department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous

improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on the organisation

**Enabled production unit - material, people, budget**:

- Manage all aspects of human capital through the HR value chain and in accordance with legislation
- Effective manage the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and assets thus ensuring adherence to processes and procedures
- Identify, implement and manage employee development and skills transfer through various on boarding and training initiatives

**Job Competencies**:
Business Acumen

Conflict Management

Customer Focus

Timely Decision Making

Functional Technical Skills

Developing Direct Reports and Others

Innovation Management

Meeting Deadlines

Motivating Others

Problem Solving

Drive for Results

**General**: