Operations Manager
2025-10-07T05:57:37+00:00
Geita Gold Mining Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Geita
Geita
00000
Tanzania
Professional Services
Management
2025-10-20T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Operations Manager is responsible for developing and optimizing the mine plan, implementing operating systems, and managing equipment and people to deliver sustainable, reliable production at world-class productivity and cost levels. A critical part of the role is to support, coach, and develop a highly effective team of managers capable of applying industry-leading mining practices, with a focus on mine planning, equipment utilization, workforce capability, and operational systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Relevant Mining degree or equivalent.
• Post graduate qualification in management – preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
• A Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining operations, with 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong background in mine planning, fleet management, and contractor oversight.
• Proven track record of delivering safe, sustainable production within budget in large-scale open-pit and/or underground operations.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Planning
• Support the Managing Director, Geita, in developing optimized business plans by proposing resource rationalization approaches with associated benefits, risks, and long-term mine plan models.
• Develop and implement a 3–5-year mine plan aligned with company strategy, ensuring sustainable execution of annual plans that deliver safe and cost-effective results.
• Oversee both long-term planning (basis for business plans and budgets) and short-term planning to ensure budget compliance.
• Provide strategic input to ensure mine life sustainability and long-term value creation.
2. Operations Management
• Lead and guide managers to ensure effective delivery of mine operations within the MD Geita business strategy.
• Ensure integration of all mining functions—planning, geology, engineering, operations—through clear leadership structures and alignment across departments.
• Drive localization of management positions within mining operations through structured succession and development planning.
• Design and oversee implementation of operating systems and managerial work practices to achieve consistent delivery to budget.
• Define “good mining practice” and embed continuous performance improvement frameworks.
• Collaborate with the Geology Manager to optimize ore mining methods, balancing productivity, safety, and quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks while leveraging opportunities across the business cycle.
3. Contractor Management
• Define expectations for contractors, ensuring alignment with company standards for safety, cost, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee contract management frameworks to ensure accountability and delivery of mining outcomes.
4. Mining Fleet Management
• Direct the optimization of mining fleet selection and maintenance schedules to ensure required equipment availability.
• Guide managers in developing alternative fleet rationalization scenarios to achieve cost efficiency in the medium to long term.
• Monitor performance of fleet utilization and provide leadership for con.
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Cultural awareness & inclusivity.
• Integrity, trust & accountability.
• Inspirational and motivational leadership.
• Clear and impactful communication.
• Conflict management & teamwork.
• Coaching and talent development.
• Building effective relationships.
• Strong managerial and people leadership.
• Professionalism & positive work ethic.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Expertise in mine planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and pit design.
• Competence in mining fleet optimization and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of mining software and productivity analysis tools.
• Excellent Organizational and Project management skills.
1. Planning • Support the Managing Director, Geita, in developing optimized business plans by proposing resource rationalization approaches with associated benefits, risks, and long-term mine plan models. • Develop and implement a 3–5-year mine plan aligned with company strategy, ensuring sustainable execution of annual plans that deliver safe and cost-effective results. • Oversee both long-term planning (basis for business plans and budgets) and short-term planning to ensure budget compliance. • Provide strategic input to ensure mine life sustainability and long-term value creation. 2. Operations Management • Lead and guide managers to ensure effective delivery of mine operations within the MD Geita business strategy. • Ensure integration of all mining functions—planning, geology, engineering, operations—through clear leadership structures and alignment across departments. • Drive localization of management positions within mining operations through structured succession and development planning. • Design and oversee implementation of operating systems and managerial work practices to achieve consistent delivery to budget. • Define “good mining practice” and embed continuous performance improvement frameworks. • Collaborate with the Geology Manager to optimize ore mining methods, balancing productivity, safety, and quality. • Identify and mitigate risks while leveraging opportunities across the business cycle. 3. Contractor Management • Define expectations for contractors, ensuring alignment with company standards for safety, cost, quality, and productivity. • Oversee contract management frameworks to ensure accountability and delivery of mining outcomes. 4. Mining Fleet Management • Direct the optimization of mining fleet selection and maintenance schedules to ensure required equipment availability. • Guide managers in developing alternative fleet rationalization scenarios to achieve cost efficiency in the medium to long term. • Monitor performance of fleet utilization and provide leadership for con.
Relevant Mining degree or equivalent. • Post graduate qualification in management – preferable. EXPERIENCE: • A Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining operations, with 7+ years in senior leadership roles. • Strong background in mine planning, fleet management, and contractor oversight. • Proven track record of delivering safe, sustainable production within budget in large-scale open-pit and/or underground operations.
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Vacancy title:
Operations Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Geita Gold Mining Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025
Duty Station:
Geita | Geita | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Operations Manager is responsible for developing and optimizing the mine plan, implementing operating systems, and managing equipment and people to deliver sustainable, reliable production at world-class productivity and cost levels. A critical part of the role is to support, coach, and develop a highly effective team of managers capable of applying industry-leading mining practices, with a focus on mine planning, equipment utilization, workforce capability, and operational systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Relevant Mining degree or equivalent.
• Post graduate qualification in management – preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
• A Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining operations, with 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong background in mine planning, fleet management, and contractor oversight.
• Proven track record of delivering safe, sustainable production within budget in large-scale open-pit and/or underground operations.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Planning
• Support the Managing Director, Geita, in developing optimized business plans by proposing resource rationalization approaches with associated benefits, risks, and long-term mine plan models.
• Develop and implement a 3–5-year mine plan aligned with company strategy, ensuring sustainable execution of annual plans that deliver safe and cost-effective results.
• Oversee both long-term planning (basis for business plans and budgets) and short-term planning to ensure budget compliance.
• Provide strategic input to ensure mine life sustainability and long-term value creation.
2. Operations Management
• Lead and guide managers to ensure effective delivery of mine operations within the MD Geita business strategy.
• Ensure integration of all mining functions—planning, geology, engineering, operations—through clear leadership structures and alignment across departments.
• Drive localization of management positions within mining operations through structured succession and development planning.
• Design and oversee implementation of operating systems and managerial work practices to achieve consistent delivery to budget.
• Define “good mining practice” and embed continuous performance improvement frameworks.
• Collaborate with the Geology Manager to optimize ore mining methods, balancing productivity, safety, and quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks while leveraging opportunities across the business cycle.
3. Contractor Management
• Define expectations for contractors, ensuring alignment with company standards for safety, cost, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee contract management frameworks to ensure accountability and delivery of mining outcomes.
4. Mining Fleet Management
• Direct the optimization of mining fleet selection and maintenance schedules to ensure required equipment availability.
• Guide managers in developing alternative fleet rationalization scenarios to achieve cost efficiency in the medium to long term.
• Monitor performance of fleet utilization and provide leadership for con.
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Cultural awareness & inclusivity.
• Integrity, trust & accountability.
• Inspirational and motivational leadership.
• Clear and impactful communication.
• Conflict management & teamwork.
• Coaching and talent development.
• Building effective relationships.
• Strong managerial and people leadership.
• Professionalism & positive work ethic.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Expertise in mine planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and pit design.
• Competence in mining fleet optimization and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of mining software and productivity analysis tools.
• Excellent Organizational and Project management skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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