Production/Mine Technical Assistant - 12-Month Contract

Hire Resolve (Client: Mining Company) Burgersfort, Limpopo R 2,000,000 – R 2,400,000

Contract Closes 06 Nov 2026 · 6 days left

Burgersfort, Limpopo R 2,000,000 – R 2,400,000 Contract Closes 06 Nov 2026

What the job is: This is a 12-month contract position for a Production/Mine Technical Assistant based in Burgersfort, Limpopo. The company seeks someone with strong experience in mining operations to manage and improve production processes. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient mining activities, overseeing bord-and-pillar designs, and planning short- to medium-term mining activities. The role involves coordinating block breaking, maintaining ore quality standards, and implementing best practices for operational efficiency. Collaboration with logistics teams and adherence to environmental regulations are key. The position also requires business-driven decision-making to enhance company performance and support employee development while ensuring legal compliance.

What you will do:
- Manage daily production activities to meet targets while prioritizing worker safety.
- Oversee bord-and-pillar mining layouts and short- to medium-term planning.
- Ensure ore quality meets required standards.
- Introduce best practices to improve mining operations.
- Support logistics teams in bord-and-pillar, TM3, and development areas.
- Supervise personnel and contribute to research and development projects.
- Comply with all mining legal requirements.

What you need:
- Grade 12 completion.
- Degree or diploma in Mining Engineering.
- Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.
- Valid Blasting Certificate for underground mines.
- 10+ years of experience as an operations leader in mining, with 5+ years in bord-and-pillar mining.
- Hands-on experience with section panels, bord-and-pillar layouts, and mining planning.
- Valid driver’s license.

What you will get:
- Competitive salary: R2,000,000 - R2,400,000 per year.
- Potential paid time off (company policy-dependent).
- Opportunity to gain experience in a well-established mining company.