General Manager

Join a respected player in the mining sector with a strong focus on sustainable and efficient coal extraction as the General Manager in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Our client prioritizes operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and delivering long-term value to stakeholders. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee all aspects of mining operations in Mpumalanga.

As the General Manager, you will play a strategic leadership role by managing opencast mining operations and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of coal to processing facilities. Responsibilities include providing operational oversight across the mining value chain, developing long-term mine development strategies, collaborating with the CFO on budget management, leading the senior management team within mining function, championing a strong safety culture, engaging with key stakeholders for alignment with strategic goals, monitoring team performance and conducting evaluations for leadership development.

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Studies or related field along with at least 10 years of experience in mining operations including 3-5 years in senior management. Experience in mining legislation, strong financial acumen, knowledge of procurement processes and logistics supply chains are essential. Additionally, candidates should have a solid understanding of mining risk management and conflict resolution strategies.

If you are a seasoned professional looking to make an impact in the mining industry while driving operational excellence and fostering innovation within a high-performance culture, we encourage you to apply for this General Manager position. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with significant experience in senior management roles within the mining sector who are passionate about sustainable practices and stakeholder value creation.

• At least 10 years' experience in mining operations
• At least 3-5 years in a senior management role
• Experience in mining legislation
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Studies, or related field
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Working knowledge of procurement processes

• Provide operational oversight across the mining value chain
• Develop and implement long-term mine development strategies
• Lead and mentor the senior management team within the mining function
• Champion a strong safety culture

• Financial acumen
• Procurement processes
• Risk management
• Conflict resolution strategies
• Logistics supply chains

Seniority Level: Senior Level

• Executive Level

Job Functions: Operations

• Management
• Leadership

Industries : Mining

• Energy
• Natural Resources