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Operations Manager – Mining
Job in
Rustenburg, 0349, South Africa
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mining Services | Surface Mining | Materials Handling | Plant Operations
Our client, a leading mining services provider delivering reliable underground and surface mining solutions across South Africa, is seeking an experienced and qualified Operations Manager to join their team in Rustenburg.
This is a hands-on operational role, ideal for a practical, results driven individual who excels in managing people, equipment, production, and safety within a demanding mining environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will oversee and gain exposure to the following:
- Management of surface mining / contract mining operations
- Oversight of TMMs, heavy equipment and earthmoving machinery
- Materials handling, loading & hauling activities
- Plant and processing operation oversight
- Monitoring and improving production, safety, and operational KPIs
- Ensuring optimal equipment utilisation and fleet performance
- Operational planning, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting bidding processes, contract execution and client engagement
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field
- Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (advantageous but not essential)
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in mining operations (surface mining essential)
- Proven experience with TMMs, yellow plant, and heavy mining equipment
- Strong background in materials handling and plant management
- Demonstrated leadership capability in assetheavy operational environments
- Excellent knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and production controls
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Willingness to be based in Rustenburg fulltime
Competencies & Attributes
- Strong operational and technical understanding
- Decisive, handson leadership style
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High resilience and ability to perform in fastpaced, demanding environments
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Remuneration
Market Related Salary
Interested?
Apply online
Brought to you by AGC Mining Recruitment
. SkillsetRequired:
Operations Manager, Mining Operations, Surface Mining, Contractor Management, TMM;
Trackless Mining Machinery, Yellow Metal Machinery , Heavy Duty Equipment, Plant Management, Earthmoving;
Materials Handling, Production Management, Processing Plant, MHSA, ;
Fleet Utilization; MHSA, Mining Engineering, Safety Manage, Hauling, Loading, Mining Engineering
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