Mining Operations Manager
2025-09-22T11:54:10+00:00
Palmridge Properties
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FULL_TIME
North Western
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Public Administration, and Government
Science & Engineering
2025-09-25T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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JOB SUMMARY
A mining company is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Mining Operations Officer to oversee and direct mining activities at our operations site. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage production, safety, compliance, and financial performance.
The Mining Operations Officer will be responsible for ensuring efficient mine operations, maintaining high safety and environmental standards, and leading a team of mining professionals. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, financial acumen, and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments to achieve organizational goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee execution of production plans to ensure efficiency and achievement of production targets
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations across all mining activities
- Develop and manage the mine’s financial budget, including cost control, margin analysis, and financial reviews
- Recruit, supervise, and train mining personnel while ensuring optimal team performance
- Develop and implement mining strategies aligned with executive management objectives
- Analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement innovative solutions to improve performance
- Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and other teams to achieve smooth operational flow
- Set production quotas, plan extraction sites, and ensure timely execution of mining schedules
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Education, Experience, & Skills Requirements
- Minimum of a Diploma in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field (required). A degree will be an added advantage
- Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing mine site teams
- First Aid certificate
- Blasting license holder will be an Added Advantage
- EIZ certificate
- Drivers License
- Solid technical knowledge of mining processes, methods, and equipment
- Financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and performance reviews
Oversee execution of production plans to ensure efficiency and achievement of production targets Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations across all mining activities Develop and manage the mine’s financial budget, including cost control, margin analysis, and financial reviews Recruit, supervise, and train mining personnel while ensuring optimal team performance Develop and implement mining strategies aligned with executive management objectives Analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement innovative solutions to improve performance Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and other teams to achieve smooth operational flow Set production quotas, plan extraction sites, and ensure timely execution of mining schedules Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Minimum of a Diploma in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field (required). A degree will be an added advantage Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing mine site teams First Aid certificate Blasting license holder will be an Added Advantage EIZ certificate Drivers License Solid technical knowledge of mining processes, methods, and equipment Financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and performance reviews
JOB-68d138e221934
Vacancy title:
Mining Operations Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Palmridge Properties
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 25 2025
Duty Station:
North Western | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB SUMMARY
A mining company is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Mining Operations Officer to oversee and direct mining activities at our operations site. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage production, safety, compliance, and financial performance.
The Mining Operations Officer will be responsible for ensuring efficient mine operations, maintaining high safety and environmental standards, and leading a team of mining professionals. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, financial acumen, and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments to achieve organizational goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee execution of production plans to ensure efficiency and achievement of production targets
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations across all mining activities
- Develop and manage the mine’s financial budget, including cost control, margin analysis, and financial reviews
- Recruit, supervise, and train mining personnel while ensuring optimal team performance
- Develop and implement mining strategies aligned with executive management objectives
- Analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement innovative solutions to improve performance
- Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and other teams to achieve smooth operational flow
- Set production quotas, plan extraction sites, and ensure timely execution of mining schedules
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Education, Experience, & Skills Requirements
- Minimum of a Diploma in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field (required). A degree will be an added advantage
- Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing mine site teams
- First Aid certificate
- Blasting license holder will be an Added Advantage
- EIZ certificate
- Drivers License
- Solid technical knowledge of mining processes, methods, and equipment
- Financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and performance reviews
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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