Contracts Manager

• Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the mining sector is urgently looking for a qualified and experienced Opencast Mining Contracts Manager to join their team in Steelpoort, Limpopo.  South African citizens and those living in the area will have preference.
• The successful candidate should have strong experience in managing mining contracts and operations.

Key requirements and responsibilities would include:

• Managing and overseeing opencast mining contracts and operations.
• Ensuring contractual obligations, production targets and operational requirements are met.
• Managing client and customer relationships and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Dealing professionally and effectively with numerous clients and challenging situations.
• Managing and coordinating operational teams, including supervisors and relevant site personnel.
• Monitoring costs, budgets, productivity and profitability of contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant mining, health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Identifying operational risks and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Preparing and presenting operational and contractual reports to management and clients.
• Negotiating and resolving contractual, operational and client-related issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, employees and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential for this position, together with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Reporting line:

• The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager / Exco Member responsible for Operations.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Relevant qualification in Mining Engineering, Mining Management, or a related field.
• Relevant opencast mining experience, preferably within the contract-mining environment. (8-10 years)
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or in a senior operational management role.
• Experience in managing multiple mining sites and operational teams.
• Strong experience in managing client relationships, including dealing professionally and effectively with challenging or difficult customers.
• Experience in managing production targets, operational budgets, costs, and contract profitability.
• Sound knowledge of mining legislation, health and safety requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.