Head, Mines Operation

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head, Mines Operation to lead and manage large-scale mining activities in a highly productive and safety-conscious environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective extraction of raw materials while meeting production targets, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.

This position requires a strategic mining professional with extensive operational leadership experience, strong technical expertise, and a proven track record in managing complex mining operations.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all mining operations.
  
• Develop and implement short- and long-term mine plans to achieve production objectives.
  
• Ensure continuous supply of raw materials to meet plant production requirements while maintaining required quality standards.
  
• Coordinate mining activities, including drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, and material handling operations.
  
• Monitor mining performance against approved budgets, production targets, and operational KPIs.
  
• Optimize equipment utilization and operational efficiency to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of engineers, supervisors, technicians, operators, and contractors.
  
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions to improve mine performance.
  
• Collaborate with technical, maintenance, production, and management teams to achieve business objectives.
  
• Prepare and present operational, performance, and production reports to executive management.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across mining operations.
  

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Relevant professional certifications and memberships will be an added advantage.
  

• Minimum of 25 years' progressive experience in mining operations.
  
• Proven experience managing large-scale open-pit mining operations.
  
• Demonstrated success in mine planning, production management, and operational leadership.
  
• Experience within the cement, quarrying, mining, or heavy industrial sector is highly desirable.