Site Manager, Rock Drill Tools, Northern Cape, Gamsberg

Job title:
Site Manager – Rock Drill Tools – Mincon, Northern Cape, Gamsberg

Department: Mining

Location: Northern Cape, Gamsberg
Reports to: General Manager

Job Purpose

The Rock Tools Site Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of the rock drilling tools contract on site, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations. The role includes operational execution, leadership of a multi-shift workforce, inventory control, cost per meter (CPM) management, and client relationship management.

We are seeking to employ a vibrant, organised and customer-focused candidate to join our sales and operations team and take ownership of regional operations as well as external customer service and related administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

• Manage 24/7 shift-based operations and ensure service delivery.

• Lead and manage a team of ±20 employees’ performance through regularly monitoring and providing required training, coaching, support, and feedback.

• Ensure alignment with established procedures and recommend improvement

• Control inventory, issuing, and stock accuracy.

• Analyse discarded or prematurely failed tools to determine root causes (e.g., operator error, incorrect tool selection, or geological conditions).

• Monitor and optimise Cost per Meter (CPM).

• Maintain strong client relationships and handle escalations.

• Provide technical support on drilling and tool selection.

• Ensure timeous weekly and monthly reporting.

• Ensure adequate staff placement, i.e., manage/approve applicable leave for subordinate employees and implementation of HR management processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Tertiary education is highly advantageous.

• 5–10 years of mining experience.

• Working knowledge and experience in drilling DTH systems with an understanding of drilling / rock tools / consumables.

• Experience managing teams of 10+ personnel.

• Strong understanding of DTH drilling.

• Knowledge of cost control and inventory management.

• Effective communications in writing and verbal reporting.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale contracts, SLA’s and commercial disputes.

• Administratively competent, able to analyse costing requirements and calculate costings, estimations, and draft quotes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Cost per Meter (CPM).

• Tool consumption and bit life.

• Inventory accuracy and turnover.

• Service uptime and operational efficiency.

• Contract profitability.

• Client satisfactionm

Key Performance Indicators:

• Stable and efficient site operations.

• Controlled and optimised tool consumption.

• Strong client relationships.

• Ensure quality, cost optimisation and timely execution as per SLA, work instructions and Client’s instructions.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Proven mining site experience.

• Experience managing shift-based teams.

• Ability to manage both operational and commercial aspects.

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