Quarry Manager

Location: Vredenburg, Western Cape, South Africa

Afrimat (CM) Western Cape based at De Kop Quarry has a vacancy for a:

Quarry Manager

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies

• Grade 12
• A technical/engineering qualification with Rock breaking certification would be advantageous.
• Be competent and willing to fulfill the 2.13.2 Legal appointment under the MHSA.
• 10 years’+ of operational mining/quarrying experience, with at least 5 years in a management position and a proven track record as a 3.1 (a) legal appointee.
• Valid unendorsed RSA driver’s license
• Good understanding of quarry planning, development and geology.
• Thorough understanding plant efficiency requirements and upkeep of maintenance practices.
• Sound knowledge of the MHSA, MPRDA, and other relevant South African legislation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent project and financial management expertise.
• High level of integrity and commitment to Safety; Health; and Compliance.
• Proficiency in relevant mining software (e.g., MS Office, Mine Planning Software).
• Must be medically fit
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities (not Limited Not)

• Fulfill the 3.1(a) Legal Appointment under the MHSA.
• Oversee daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, and haulage.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement mine plans and production schedules.
• Manage budgets, assets, resource allocation and cost control.
• Lead and develop site teams, fostering a culture of safety and performance.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., DMRE) and ensure legal compliance and participate in DMRE inspections on site
• Participate in ASPASA and internal health and safety audits
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on production metrics and site performance.
• Maximise opportunities through innovation to increase Afrimat competitiveness in the market
• Drive Afrimat’s continuous improvement plan
• Assume full responsibility of both De Kop and Saldanha Quarry sites until the divesture of Saldanha is concluded
  
  

Please Send The Following Documents To Apply

Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)

• CV
• Certified ID copy
  
  

The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.

Closing Date: 28 November 2025