General Manager – Coal Mining Plant

SUMMARY:
General Manager – Coal Mining Plant

POSITION INFO:

Coal mining company with operations in Middelburg is seeking to employ a General Manager to join their Coal Mine

Description:

• Lead, manage and control all mining operations to ensure optimum production is achieved.
• Monitor and manage daily operations, including coal extraction, processing, and transportation.
• Implement best practices to optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Set clear objectives and goals for the mining team to achieve targeted production levels.
• Ensure effective management of costs according to allocated plant budget.
• Lead development and ongoing management of the mining annual plan and budget in collaboration with CFO.
• Regularly review and assess operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
• Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources, including equipment, machinery, and workforce.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure the timely availability of necessary resources.
• Implement maintenance and repair programs to maximize equipment uptime and minimize downtime.
• In collaboration with the HRBP lead the recruitment, development, onboarding, and retention of all senior managers in portfolio.
• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to coal mining operations.

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, permits, and licenses and promote a culture of safety among employees

Stakeholder management

• Collaborate with managers across the business, actively contributing to financial planning, management, and measurement
• Balance the interests of a variety of stakeholders, readjusting priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration to support smooth operations.
• Liaise with government authorities, community representatives, and other stakeholders to build positive relationships and address concerns.

Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates on plant performance, challenges, and opportunities.

People

• Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Foster a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Set performance objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to team members.

Identify training and development needs and implement programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Finance

Ensure financial integrity of area of responsibility

• Develop and manage budget allocations in collaboration with CFO, ensuring cost control and financial targets are met.
• Liaise with CFO regarding costing and revenue decisions
• Ensure Senior Managers in portfolio with budget responsibilities manage budget and cost control, i.e., organise expenditure to ensure effective cost controls / savings

Deliver on the divisions budgeted financial results

Reporting

Establish and drive reporting best practice for the business

• Analyse production data and reports and investigate causes of delays and deviations and ensures mitigating plans are prepared and implemented.
• Develop accurate records and documentation required for regulatory reporting
• Prepare and present regular reports on mining operations, production performance, safety records, cost analysis, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team.

Minimum Qualification

Master’s Degree: Commerce, Business Studies or related Field

Role Specific Knowledge

• Mining Operations
• Mining legislation
• Business Operations
• Financial knowledge
• Leadership  
• Procurement knowledge

Mining technology and equipment

Technical Skill – Ability to apply Knowledge

• Mining management
• Computer skills
• Microsoft office
• Mining risk management
• Mining and Logistics supply chain
• Business intelligence

Conflict Management and resolution

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10 years’ experience in a similar role and environment

3-5 years’ senior management experience

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Resource management

Customer Centricity

Building a culture of safety

Communication

Providing leadership

Developing talent