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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