Site Manager

Site Manager – Mining Contracts

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in Mobile Crushing, Quarrying, or Aggregates industries


• South African Citizen


• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Mining Engineering preferred


• Legal Liability Training (MHSA compliance)


• Strong understanding of MHSA responsibilities and compliance requirements


• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint


• Willingness to travel and work away from home as well as abroad, as may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the applicable legislation, for example, the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)


• Maintain knowledge of legal liability responsibilities and enforce compliance on site


• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to statutory requirements


• Comp A certification and preferably an open-cast blasting license. This is not, however, a disqualifying requirement; the candidate should be available & willing to obtain this qualification.

Safety Management

• Accept responsibility for SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality)


• Oversee daily safety inspections and enforce corrective actions


• Drive continuous improvement in safety culture and compliance


• Ensure staff are trained and competent in safety procedures


• Assume legal liability as per legal appointments as may be required

Site Operations

• Oversee all aspects of running a crushing site, including production, maintenance, and compliance


• Monitor daily activities to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to standards


• Ensure the quality of aggregates & products produced, meets specifications

Maintenance Oversight

• Plan and supervise maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery


• Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out to minimise downtime


• Report and implement improvement plans for maintenance efficiency

Production & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor weekly and monthly production programmes


• Ensure production targets are met and exceeded where possible


• Report on and implement continuous improvement initiatives in production, maintenance, safety, and compliance

Planning & Cost Control

• Prepare contract programmes, requisition labour, materials, and equipment


• Compile and supervise monthly cost reports and forecasts


• Authorise site expenditure and ensure profitability targets are achieved

Client & Employee Relations

• Develop strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction with contract delivery


• Maintain sound employee relations and adherence to HR/IR policies. Manage hours of people according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) alongside HR/IR policies

Type: Permanent Position

Salary / Benefits

Market-related package including:

• Subsidised Medical Aid


• Pension Scheme


• Death, Disability, and Funeral Cover


• 13th Cheque


• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle


• Cell Phone + Allowance


• Incentive Scheme Bonus


• Living Out Allowance

Closing Date

30 April 2026