Gatesource HR is looking for a Gold Project Manager to lead the rehabilitation and redevelopment of an underground gold operation.
This is a technically demanding, high-risk role involving the restart and upgrade of legacy underground infrastructure while maintaining strict safety and operational continuity. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in deep underground gold mines, complex dewatering environments, and the stabilization and modernization of aging workings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead rehabilitation and safe operation of underground workings (>100m depth) while maintaining production continuity.
- Oversee ground control, rock stabilization, ventilation, power, and safety system upgrades.
- Manage dewatering systems and mitigate geotechnical, flooding, and operational risks.
- Enforce strict underground safety standards and emergency preparedness.
- Translate mine strategy into safe production plans that preserve life-of-mine value.
- Control operating and sustaining capital costs, prioritizing safety-critical investments.
- Support expansion studies, mine planning,
and feasibility evaluations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain robust risk management systems.
- Improve mine availability through standardized operating practices and disciplined execution.
- Leverage digital monitoring and performance data to enhance safety and productivity.