Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC
Report to :- Mining Manager
Job Level :- Supervisory/Managerial level
The Role
KGM is searching for a Mining Superintendent with a minimum of 5 years of experience to oversee open pit mining operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving operational performance, workforce capability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Overseeing daily open pit mining operations to ensure achievement of production targets safely and efficiently
Ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards by the mining teams
Managing and coordinating mining contractors and operational teams
Monitoring and optimizing drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities
Driving production planning execution in alignment with short- and medium-term mine plans
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs
Ensuring effective utilization of equipment and resources
Developing and mentoring supervisors and operational teams to build capability and performance
Collaborating with technical services, maintenance, and other departments to ensure integrated operations
Reporting on production performance, safety metrics, and operational challenges.
About You
Qualifications
Degree or M.Sc. in Mining Engineering or related field and a Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in open pit mining, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role in a Cement factory , Mining Industry or Heavy industries is advantageous
Valid Blasting Certificate for open pit mining
Be in possession of a driver’s license.
Required Skills and experience:
Strong understanding of open pit mining methods, equipment, and production processes
Proven leadership and team management experience in a mining environment
Sound knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
Experience working in remote or site-based operations
Ability to respond quickly to business needs, agile, flexible, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions.
Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embracing multiple cultures, accepting different approaches and be human-centric and empathetic.
Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective.
Competencies
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
High level of accountability and safety awareness
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to perform under pressure in a production-driven environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, with Amharic proficiency being an advantage.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Coaching, mentoring, and guiding development of employees.
High level of integrity and dependability.
Ability to work effectively as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary & employee benefits
Company provided accommodation and meals on site
R & R rotation