Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and External Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following positions:

Position/Job Title: Site Manager

Grade: D1

Department: Mining

Reports to: Mine Manager

Job Brief or Position Summary:

Site Manager is tasked with overseeing and managing all site activities to ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant mining operations. This role encompasses operational leadership, staff supervision, safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and community relations. The Mine Superintendent/Site Manager is the key point of contact between site operations and the company’s management, ensuring that all site activities align with the company’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Site Manager is pivotal in driving operational success, maintaining safety and environmental standards and fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Leading and overseeing day-to-day mining operations, including extraction, hauling, tramming, processing, and transportation activities.
• Collaborate with technical services team to create and execute operational plans and schedules to achieve production targets.
• Track equipment performance and organize maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Requisition equipment necessary for the implementation of the mine plan.
• Optimize resource utilization and ensure efficient operation of all mining and processing equipment.
• Assist Management in all aspects of growing the business.

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance:

• Enforce and promote adherence to safety and occupational health regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Perform regular safety and occupational health inspections, audits, and risk assessments to detect and mitigate potential hazards.
• Guide safety and occupational health training programs and ensure all personnel are trained and compliant with safety and health procedures.

Personnel Management:

• Oversee and guide site personnel, including hiring, training and development, performance management and discipline management.
• Create and execute workforce schedules and oversee site staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and professional development.
• Control daily attendances and leaves.

Training and Development:

• Create and execute training programs for new and existing employees to ensure they are skilled and knowledgeable about mining operations and safety procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements and incorporate relevant practices into training programs.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Produce and oversee site budgets, including capital and operational expenditures.
• Track financial performance and execute cost-saving measures where applicable.
• Organize procurement and management of site resources, including materials, equipment and supplies.

Environmental Compliance and Community Relations:

• Ensure adherence to all environmental regulations, policies and practices to protect the environment and minimize impact on surrounding areas.
• Execute and track environmental management plans.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships.
• Execute and track anti-illegal mining strategies and plans.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and company policies related to.

Reporting and Communication:

• Report on site performance, incidents, accidents and issues to the Mine Manager regularly.
• Produce and present detailed reports on production metrics, safety performance, and operational challenges.
• Facilitate effective communication between site teams and the central management team.

Emergency Response:

• Create and execute emergency response plans and procedures for site incidents.
• Guide emergency response efforts and organize with external emergency services when necessary.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining from a recognized Institution or any related degree with 4 years’ experience in mining; or Advanced Diploma in Mining from a recognized Institution or any related degree with 5 years’ experience in mining.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Underground Mining operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of mining processes, techniques, equipment, and safety standards.
• Proven experience in budget management, staff supervision, and operational planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use English as the language of business.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to collaborate with Microsoft office (excel, word, PowerPoint).

Be able to work under these Conditions:

• The role requires working on-site in potentially hazardous environments.
• Availability for on-call emergency response and extended hours as needed.
• Regular travel to and from the site, and occasional off-site meetings or training sessions.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Mine Superintendent/Site Manager role will be an experienced leader with a strong background in mining operations and a proven track record of managing safety, environmental, and operational aspects of a mining site. They will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to fostering a safe and productive work environment while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Leading and overseeing day-to-day mining operations, including extraction, hauling, tramming, processing, and transportation activities.
• Collaborate with technical services team to create and execute operational plans and schedules to achieve production targets.
• Track equipment performance and organize maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Requisition equipment necessary for the implementation of the mine plan.
• Optimize resource utilization and ensure efficient operation of all mining and processing equipment.
• Assist Management in all aspects of growing the business.
• Enforce and promote adherence to safety and occupational health regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Perform regular safety and occupational health inspections, audits, and risk assessments to detect and mitigate potential hazards.
• Guide safety and occupational health training programs and ensure all personnel are trained and compliant with safety and health procedures.
• Oversee and guide site personnel, including hiring, training and development, performance management and discipline management.
• Create and execute workforce schedules and oversee site staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and professional development.
• Control daily attendances and leaves.
• Create and execute training programs for new and existing employees to ensure they are skilled and knowledgeable about mining operations and safety procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements and incorporate relevant practices into training programs.
• Produce and oversee site budgets, including capital and operational expenditures.
• Track financial performance and execute cost-saving measures where applicable.
• Organize procurement and management of site resources, including materials, equipment and supplies.
• Ensure adherence to all environmental regulations, policies and practices to protect the environment and minimize impact on surrounding areas.
• Execute and track environmental management plans.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships.
• Execute and track anti-illegal mining strategies and plans.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and company policies related to.
• Report on site performance, incidents, accidents and issues to the Mine Manager regularly.
• Produce and present detailed reports on production metrics, safety performance, and operational challenges.
• Facilitate effective communication between site teams and the central management team.
• Create and execute emergency response plans and procedures for site incidents.
• Guide emergency response efforts and organize with external emergency services when necessary.

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Management
• Excel
• Audit
• Planning
• Training
• Procurement
• Strong knowledge of mining processes, techniques, equipment, and safety standards.
• Proven experience in budget management, staff supervision, and operational planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use English as the language of business.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to collaborate with Microsoft office (excel, word, PowerPoint).

• Bachelor’s degree in mining from a recognized Institution or any related degree with 4 years’ experience in mining; or Advanced Diploma in Mining from a recognized Institution or any related degree with 5 years’ experience in mining.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Underground Mining operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.