General Manager: Mining; Opencast

Purpose of Role

To manage and oversee the entirety of the mining operations for Tharisa Minerals (TM) by developing and overseeing the implementation of the Mines strategy, in relation to Production, Engineering and Resource Management, to ensure TM mine operates sustainably and that the use of resources is optimised.

• Co‑develop and oversee the implementation of the organisational strategy by creating alignment between the organisational strategy and using the respective Departmental strategies as enablers of the vision within the Department, providing critical insights and exposure to the current state of the organisation to enhance the commercial position of Tharisa Minerals (TM).
• Approve operational plans for the entire mining operations (Production, Engineering and MRM) by analysing and scrutinising the proposed plans and driving positive action towards achieving operational goals.
• Develop a plan to strategically manage the procurement, delivery, commissioning, maintenance and repairs on the mining operations to ensure cost efficiency and optimise production.
• Contribute to the development of TM policies by coordinating with the relevant internal stakeholders i.e. Production Mine Manager, Engineering Manager and Technical Manager to deliberate on matters concerning the production function and communicate and agree on relevant policies.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, develop and model alternative solutions for the Department in order to put in place strategies as well as contingency plans to resolve value chain conflicts.
• Review and align various departmental strategies (Production, MRM and Engineering) by engaging with the appropriate Senior Managers ensuring their respective departmental strategies support the achievement of the Mines overall business intentions.

• Monitor the implementation of legislative and regulatory changes and drive the alignment of governance, risk and compliance frameworks in order to ensure adherence to regulations and policies throughout the mining operations.
• Build and manage the risk portfolio for the broader mining operations by scrutinising the consolidated reports from the various departments within the mining operations to ensure appropriate risk mitigation policies and funding are in place to minimise exposure for TM.
• Implement a work ethos across the mining environment that is committed to safeguarding employee safety, health and wellbeing and take remedial actions where necessary to minimise incidents.
• Drive the behavioural and functional alignment of the mining operations to all company security and HSE processes and procedures across all departments and the overall site community to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

• Develop and manage budgets for mining operations, controlling expenses while ensuring the availability of necessary resources to achieve production targets.
• Review and approve all mining data and report on mining and production trends and operating requirements so as to determine funding requirements for the financial year.
• Develop and monitor long‑term Departmental budgets by scrutinising and aligning spend within the Mining Operations, to drive and ensure effective and efficient functioning within budgetary constraints.
• Monitor Mining expenditure against budget allocations, requesting appropriate reallocation as required, to manage the prevention of unnecessary spend.
• Comply with all financial, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and other Tharisa Minerals regulations and policies by facilitating the right actions, to reduce financial risk in the Department.

• Develop comprehensive mining plans and strategies by analysing the mine, engineering and MRM current operating functionality and identify ways to optimise production, maximise resource recovery, and minimise costs.
• Establish the load and haul section of the mine by implementing and driving the achievement of planned production tonnage targets whilst minimising safety and production incidents.
• Scour the market for new technologies by engaging in various mining forums in order to find and implement more efficient and effective mining methods and processes to improve productivity and safety.
• Continuously assess and manage risks associated with mining operations by identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation measures, ultimately to reduce unnecessary risk to the people and the mining operations of TM.

• Approve strategic plans for the section by compiling comprehensive operational plans, converting the Department into an enabler of the overall business strategy of the organisation.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant guidelines and other legislation, to validate and oversee the implementation of policies, processes and/or procedures that require amendment.
• Develop, enhance and implement policies, processes and Operational procedures that are across the respective MRM,…