MINING MANAGER , Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd

MINING MANAGER 
Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified and competent individuals to apply for the position of Mining Manager. 
Job purpose 
To ensure the effective management of the LMDC Mining department and a Mining contractor in order to meet ore and waste production targets, considering both short and long term plans within the overall LMDC business strategy. Two Mine Planners will report to the Mining Manager. 
Responsibilities 
Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities; 
• Manage and interact with the Mining Contractor on the medium to long-term fleet requirements to ensure that mining related business goals will be achieved; 
• Liaise with the Metallurgical Department to ensure the continuous delivery of ore to the treatment plant taking into account ore blending requirements when necessary; 
• Interact closely with the Mineral Resource Manager in terms of ensuring the optimal extraction of the mineral resource; 
• Manage the various operations of the contractors in the mining operation (loading, hauling, blasting and drilling, explosive activities, etc); 
• Keep a focus on waste stripping in order to maintain adequate levels of blasted ore stocks and exposed ore reserves; 
• Develop and maintain management systems and controls in order to track and manage the achievement of production targets; 
• Pin-point production problems and bottlenecks and take decisive action to resolve these, applying management and technical approaches 
• Scrutinize short and long-term mining plans to ensure they are practical and achievable; 
• Manage the mining budget process and mining operating costs and contractual relationships; 
• Apply and manage the implementation of SHE strategies, best practice and risk management in the mining production environment and ensure that all mining activities comply with the company’s SHE policies and procedures; 
Legal and other requirements 
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position 
• Valid driver’s license; 
• Willingness to undergo integrity tests including polygraph tests regularly. 
Qualifications and experience 
• 10 years’ open pit experience in with a proven track record in a senior or managerial position; 
• A Degree or Diploma in mining engineering; 
• An in depth knowledge of all open-pit unit mining operations; 
• Well versed in the MS office suite. 
Skills and competencies 
• Leadership and managerial skills; 
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Strong quality orientation in terms of work standards; 
• Strong conflict management skills; 
• Cultural understanding; 
• Strong business acumen 
Attributes 
• Adherence to principles of correct moral conduct; 
• Problem solving abilities; 
• Ability to professionally manage a diverse team including contractors and challenging situations; 
• Ability to plan ahead and foresee possible issues that may impact on the achievement of production targets; 
• Ability to interact well with other Senior Managers especially when compiling longterm plans and cost and capital budgets. 
Application letters including a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to: 
The Human Resource Department 
email address: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls 
Liqhobong Mining Development Company 
LCCI Office Complex 
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru. 
Closing date for submission of applications is on or before Friday 5 th February 2016 Start date is 1st July 2016 
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted