Manager Mining

Role Details:

Gold Fields Ghana seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual for the Manager – Mining position. Reporting to the Tarkwa Mine Manager, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for managing and coordinating all facets of the mining operations in a responsible manner to meet all safety, environment, production and cost targets whilst ensuring alignment to short-to-medium and long-term mine plans to ensure the sustainability of the operation taking full cognisance of relevant legislative, statutory requirements and the strategic goals and objectives of Gold Fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the mine's production and development activities, taking into consideration its daily and long-term requirements to achieve set targets and ensure its sustainability.
• Ensure that resources, systems, and processes are in place to achieve budgeted production performance through effective planning, managing, and monitoring of activities while ensuring statutory compliance.
• Drive operational and capital improvement projects to maximise efficiency whilst minimising operating costs.
• Manage and oversee the utilisation of assets to maximise return, including the application of new procedures, processes, regulations and technology where appropriate.
• Comply with all Tarkwa Occupational Health and Safety requirements, Contractors Health and Safety requirements, and those required under the Ministry of Mines.
• Management of the mining contract as per the terms of the contract
• Execution of the Mine Plan through management of Contractors as per contract and Scope of Works.
• Coordinate the activities of Contractors to ensure the efficiency and productivity of mining so as not to negatively affect processing operations.
• Provide advice on and preparation of supporting documentation, as well as technical oversight/inputs and advice for compliance-related items.
• Liaise with Tarkwa's technical and operation departments, prepare presentation materials, monitor compliance and reporting obligations, and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and workshops.
• Prepare strategy and projections for medium and long-term plans and risk assessments.
• Prepare long-term development reports.
• Train, coach, and mentor subordinates to deliver superior performance to the business.

Key Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in the Mining Engineering or its equivalence BSc
• A Mine Manager Certificate of Competency
• Minimum of Ten years’ appropriate managerial experience in Mining
• Must be knowledgeable in Ghanaian Mining laws and related requirements.
• Demonstrable experience with Mine Planning Applications (e.g., Datamine, Surpac, MineSight)
• Previous experience and/or training in Project Management including Contract Management
• Ability to work under pressure for long hours with a results-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels.
• A valid and current light-duty vehicle license and proficiency in driving a light vehicle.
• Medical fitness for the job and environment
• Exceptional leadership capability and demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop others.