# Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

> Hire Resolve.com · Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-23

**Salary:** unknown currency 900,000–1,600,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Mining, Renewables & Petrochemical

## Description

Hire Resolve is assisting mining organisations in hiring experienced mining professionals across South Africa. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector, including mine operations, technical services, processing/metallurgy, maintenance and reliability, projects, and health, safety and environment (HSE) leadership. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and provide a clear pathway toward superintendent, manager, and senior site leadership positions.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead or support safe, efficient production across surface and/or underground operations, aligned to site targets
-   Maintain compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and strengthen on-site risk management, incident prevention, and audit readiness
-   Drive operational performance through production planning, KPI management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
-   Provide technical input to mine planning and scheduling, drill and blast performance, ground control, ventilation, and geotechnical risk management (as applicable)
-   Improve plant/process performance (throughput, recovery, quality) through troubleshooting and optimisation where relevant
-   Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for mobile and fixed plant, including shutdown planning and asset performance improvement
-   Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and adherence to schedule and budget
-   Support project execution and operational readiness (commissioning support, change management, and cross-functional coordination)
-   Develop teams through coaching, competency development, and structured performance management
-   Prepare clear operational reporting for leadership, governance, and statutory requirements

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, HSE, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles)
-   Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, minerals processing, quarrying/aggregates, or heavy industrial environments
-   Practical working knowledge of MHSA expectations and strong safety leadership, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigation[](https://www.gov.za/documents/mine-health-and-safety-act?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
-   Experience in one or more of the following: operations leadership, technical services, mine planning/scheduling, processing optimisation, maintenance/reliability, projects, or HSE systems
-   Familiarity with common industry tools such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo), planning/scheduling tools, condition monitoring, and MS Office (Excel; Power BI advantageous)
-   Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in operational, site-based environments
-   Willingness to work on-site and in field conditions; flexibility for shift patterns/rotations and travel depending on the role

## Benefits

-   Private Health Insurance
-   Pension Plan
-   Paid Time Off
-   Training & Development

## Apply

[Apply at Hire Resolve.com](https://apply.workable.com/hire-resolve-the-top-recruitment-agency/j/89B724FFCC/apply)

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