Underground Manager

About the role

The Underground Manager is responsible for delivering production and cost targets while ensuring a strong safety culture throughout the shaft. Reporting to senior mining leadership, the role oversees engineering compliance, operational projects and the development of standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Implement operational projects and ensure engineering compliance in the assigned underground area.
• Develop, implement and monitor engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and ensure adherence to engineering principles and legislation.
• Supervise safe production activities, manage execution of engineering and maintenance strategies to optimise asset performance and total cost of ownership.
• Monitor and control production metrics such as volume, cost per ton, reserve utilisation and quality parameters.
• Lead SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) tactical plans to achieve best‑in‑class safety performance and maintain licence to operate.
• Provide inputs for annual budgeting, including volume, CAPEX and cost requirements, and track delivery against budget and cash flow targets.
• Oversee recruitment, training, coaching and career development for the underground team.

Required profile

• Proven managerial leadership experience in underground mining operations.
• Strong focus on safety and ability to promote a safety‑first ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production volumes and cost targets.
• Experience with engineering governance, SOP implementation and compliance monitoring.
• Capability to manage budgets, cost control and financial performance indicators.

Required skills