Site Manager – Sinking Operations (Jwaneng)

About the role

The Site Manager – Sinking will lead all activities related to vertical shaft sinking at the Jwaneng mining operation. This senior position is responsible for delivering projects safely, on time and within budget while fostering a high‑performance, zero‑harm culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all site operations.
• Develop and implement operational plans, project schedules and production strategies.
• Ensure operational targets, project milestones and contractual deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinate engineering, maintenance, SHEQT, commercial and support functions.
• Monitor site productivity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage labour, equipment, materials and financial resources efficiently.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Maintain compliance with mining legislation, environmental permits and company safety policies.
• Lead risk assessments, workplace inspections, safety audits and incident investigations.

Required profile

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency.
• Blasting Certificate and Shift Supervisor/Foreman certificate.
• Post‑graduate qualifications (MBA, MDP, PMP or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years experience in shaft sinking or mining environment.
• 7–10 years experience as a shift foreman or shift boss.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in African mining operations and expatriate/localisation programmes.

Required skills

• Vertical sinking construction
• Shaft sinking
• Blasting operations
• Project management