General Manager (4.1 Legal Appointment) – Mining Northwest

Our client is a leading South African mining contractor specialising in mechanised and conventional mining underground development and infrastructure delivery.

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager (4.1 Legal Appointee) to lead multiple operations and drive performance safety and strategic growth across their mining portfolio.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact executive role offering the opportunity to lead complex mining operations within a performance-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in achieving production targets while maintaining strict legal compliance safety excellence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Compliance & Safety Management

• Act as the 4.1 Legal Appointee ensuring full compliance with MHSA environmental and regulatory requirements
• Drive a strong safety culture through audits risk assessments and proactive incident management
• Ensure all licences permits and compliance requirements are maintained

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute long-term mine strategies aligned to business objectives
• Enhance operational performance and competitive positioning
• Support growth expansion and optimisation initiatives

Operational Management

• Oversee end-to-end mining operations including drilling blasting loading hauling and processing
• Drive efficient resource utilisation to meet production and cost targets
• Lead mine planning across short- medium- and long-term horizons

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and optimise contractor performance across all operational areas
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors regulators and stakeholders
• Act as the primary liaison with government and regulatory bodies

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams across mining operations
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement

Financial & Sustainability Management

• Manage operational budgets and drive cost optimisation
• Ensure sustainable mining practices including environmental compliance and resource conservation

Minimum Requirements

• 4.1 Legal Appointment (MHSA mandatory)
• Degree in Mining Engineering Geology or related field
• Minimum 15 years’ mining experience including underground and surface operations
• At least 5 years in senior leadership role
• Proven experience in contractor management and large-scale mining operations
• Strong knowledge of mining legislation safety standards and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing large teams and complex multi-site operations

Why Join

• Executive leadership role with strategic influence across multiple operations
• Opportunity to work in a progressive transformation-driven mining environment
• Be part of a business committed to safety operational excellence and community upliftment

Interested

If you are a strategic mining leader ready to take accountability for operational excellence and drive sustainable performance we invite you to apply.

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