Section Manager Production Mining
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Job Location:
Thabazimbi - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that the operational process in a defined area of the mine operates effectively through;
- Implement and support Zero Tolerance principles. through monitoring analysing and responding to accident/incident reports and safety audits.
- Carry out regular Underground site inspections identify hazard and high risks.
- Inspect and sign off legal records of site inspections reports and written instructions and ensure compliance to necessary administration of certificates and permissions required for specialised tasks.
- Attend and contribute to production meetings for the area and consult with Production Manager regarding forecasted needs for area of responsibility.
- Assess and quantify equipping needs for the mining of exposed reef with stopping and logistics teams and Co-ordinate interaction between logistics and mining.
- Carry out regular visits to site respond to identified deviations from planning monitor daily production reports and responds to identified shortfalls or negative trends.
- Consult with receive forecasted needs and cost limitations from Production Manager and Accountant and schedule mining process with team.
- Define projected costs and sets budget to predetermined store rates.
- Actively pursue new technology improve procedures with team and suppliers and support research projects.
- Maintain contact with technical developments through journals mining papers and product information from suppliers investigate and assess appropriate new technology through demonstrations and trials on and off site.
- Supervises the completion and forwarding of all required production performance statistics to appropriate end users.
- Quantifies development and stopping targets and plans the process for the achievement thereof with the development team.
- Obtain and confirm section budget objectives and monitor / respond to unit cost reports.
- Managing the sections expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings
This role is in the Mining Operations Department at a band 6/12 level role reporting to the Production Manager
Qualifications :
- Mining Engineering Degree
- Mine Managers Certificate of Competence
- Mine Overseer Certificate
- Blasting Certificate
Experience
- At least 8 years underground mining experience ( mechanized & conventional)
- Worked through the ranks: Miner shift supervisor mine overseer
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender-based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date
06 February 2026
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Section 8
- Electrical Engineering
- Employee Evaluation
- Firmware
- Systems Engineering
- Project Leadership
- Scope Management
- Team Management
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
About Company
Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have b ... View more
