Head of Mining Operations
Confidential • pretoria, gauteng • Posted June 10, 2026
About the Role
Head of Mining Operations job vacancy in Pretoria.
The Head of Mining Operations is responsible for the strategic, operational, and legal leadership of multiple open‑cast mining operations.
Acting as the appointed 4.1 responsible person in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), the role oversees Mine Managers, ensures legal compliance, drives operational performance, and manages the safe and cost‑effective production of mining activities across multiple sites.
Salary: R2 000 000 – R3 000 000 Annually.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Compliance and Safety Management
- Act as the legally appointed 4.1 appointee in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring of mine safety systems, audits, and risk management frameworks
- Ensure subordinate 3.1 appointees ...