Overview

We are recruiting!

 

Position: Deputy General Manager – Mining

Location: Zimbabwe

Brief

Our client operates a highly profitable, small but excellent mining operation. This role is identified as one of the most critical and challenging positions within the organisation, acting as the direct understudy to the General Manager.

The successful candidate will be groomed into a senior leadership role and will require a strong presence on site, a practical understanding of mining operations, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The role is ideally suited to a mid-career mining professional with a solid grounding in mining and geology, who is prepared to take on significant responsibility and demonstrate absolute commitment to operational excellence. A working understanding of metallurgical processes will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as understudy to the General Manager and support day-to-day operational leadership.
  • Gain full exposure to all aspects of mine operations, including mining, geology, and processing functions.
  • Assist in coordinating production, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure optimal performance.
  • Support planning and execution of operational strategies to achieve production targets.
  • Participate in operational decision-making and problem-solving across site functions.
  • Liaise with technical departments including geology, mining, and metallurgy teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
  • Take progressive responsibility for leadership tasks in preparation for senior management role.

Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field (preferred).
  • Strong background in mining operations with exposure to both technical and operational environments.
  • Good understanding of geological principles and mining methods.
  • Metallurgical knowledge will be considered an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work closely with senior management.
  • Hands-on, practical approach with strong operational awareness.
  • High level of commitment, resilience, and willingness to take on responsibility.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to [email protected] with the “Deputy General Manager – Mining” in the subject line.

NB: Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.