Open Pit Mine Manager

Reference: PTA001840/CS Date Posted: 28 February 2011 Closing Date: 30 Mar 2011 Region: Congo, Dem. Rep. Industry: Mining / Geology Job Type: Contract

Salary: $210,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits Open Pit Mine Manager, Contracts (copper/cobalt) Contract single status position in the mining sector in a remote and safe area of the Democratic Rep of the Congo. Minimum Requirements Graduate Degrees Job Specification · Salary up to $210000 per annum (tax free) depending on skills and experience plus benefits. · Six day working week · Single status position. · Benefits: Bonus potential of 20%; Travel allowance (US$12-15K tax free); accommodation and meals provided; 84 days annual leave (total days off site); Medical; Group Benefits Scheme. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS · Mining Engineering Degree · Mine Managers Certificate of Competency · 8+ years proven experience in open pit copper mining and or project engineering · Be able to cope in a remote location · Previous experience working as an expatriate, preferably in Africa will be a distinct advantage. · French language skill an advantage · Physically fit to handle long hours and demanding work schedule. · Knowledge of exploration methods, reserve and resource estimation, mine design, production scheduling, equipment selection and maintenance development · Attention to detail and analytical skills · Knowledge of Mine Safety requirements & Open Pit Mining methods and procedures · Awareness of influencing environmental factors · Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision; superior communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to assess for continuous improvement of the open pit mining operations with the ultimate goals of increasing production, reducing risk and reducing costs while also providing a mentorship role to the national staff. · Full Clean Driving License DUTIES: · Main role is to manage all mining activities of the open pit, including maintenance, people, and production. · Looking for people who have managed similar types of operations preferably in remote areas in (large open pit operations · Plan, organize and direct daily operations, · Advise senior management of daily/monthly activity · Oversee analysis of data and information · Recommend operational changes to ensure that production quotas and procedures are met · Determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used for operations · Prepare work schedules Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. HOW TO APPLY: Send your detailed English MS Word CV to andre.mining@mweb.co.za Visit us online at www.careeravenue.co.za for other mining positions available in Africa.