Ivanhoe Mines
MINE MANAGER X 1 REF: IVP-MIN-2505
Job Location
Limpopo, South Africa
Job Description
Ivanplats is looking for a MINE MANAGER X 1 REF: IVP-MIN-2505 IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this mine of the future. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development. Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills: A BSc Mining Engineering or BTech Mining Engineering, related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience Blasting Certificate Mine Manager certificate of competence (MMC) Medically fit as per Occupational Medical Practice Mine Health and Safety 3.1(a) appointment or any other as company requires. Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: A minimum of 12 years relevant Southern African mining experience. Experience of successfully leading and managing a suitably sized mine or mines with a production of 200 000 tons per month. Experience in hard rock, mechanized, platinum mining, long hole stoping, drift and fill and paste fill. Ideally experience gained in both open and underground mining. Shaft Sinking experience will be an advantage. Strong People management skills. Strategic and operational experience in order to support effective decision making based on business context, shareholder risk, financial, labour supplier, customer and employee interests. Evident project management experience. Experience of starting a new mine would be an added advantage. Shaft Sinking Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to: Required Competencies Ability to support MANCO from a leadership and business acumen perspective. Proven Leader. Sound people management skills. Strong Strategic and operational management skills to ensure all productivity and efficiency targets are met. Short- medium- and long-term planning and project management skills. Lead and manage a team of employees who have ownership of safety. Strong financial management skills. Sound knowledge of mining legislation. Key accountabilities: Leading, directing, integrating and coordinating all key role-players that contribute towards the overall business success including shareholders, the project team, operational staff, support staff, contractors, service providers, regulatory authorities and local communities. Ensuring the mine is developed, constructed and equipped to provide a safe operational and healthy working environment, on time and within budget. Developing the necessary systems, processes, and structures to enable successful business operations. Effective management of contractors. Responsible for shaft sinking and construction of the mine. Development and compilation of business plans. Research and implementation of mining best practice. Feasibility studies of new identified projects. Ensure that all aspects of Mine Health and Safety Act are adhered to. Ensure that the mine is properly staffed with sufficient supervision staff and adequate suitably trained staff to safely execute the required tasks. Ensure that all mine planning is done and properly recorded. Ensure that all mine planning is adhered to. Ensure that all equipment and mine designs are safe and well maintained. Ensure that all capital projects are well managed. Ensure that all budgets are strictly adhered to. Have regular liaison with labour and their representatives. Ensure that all reports are correct and supplied on time. Personal Competencies Strategic thinker with good planning and implementation skills. Sharp Business acumen. Output orientated. Strong influencing skills, diplomatic yet persuasive. Good leadership qualities with a strong presence, inspiring confidence and accountability. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to understand and comply with company policies and procedures. Proven management and leadership skills. Labor relations experience, including the administration of a union labour agreement. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Adaptable Decisive Excellent problem-solving skills. Analytical and conceptual abilities. The finer details: Online applications are forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date. Closing date: 01 September 2025 Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens. NB: The subject line should clearly state the complete Job title and Reference Number. Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful
Location: Limpopo, Limpopo, ZA
Posted Date: 8/19/2025
Location: Limpopo, Limpopo, ZA
Posted Date: 8/19/2025
Contact Information
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