Mine Superintendent - Underground Operations An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Mine Superintendent to join a long-life underground copper operation in Southern Africa as it enters a major phase of mine expansion and production growth. This senior site-based position will lead underground mining activities across development and production, with responsibility for delivering secure and consistent performance while supporting the transition into new mining areas. Key responsibilities: Lead the safe execution of underground development and production activities. Manage daily and weekly performance against mine plans, production targets, budgets and key operational KPIs. Provide visible leadership across underground operations, ensuring critical controls and safe work practices are consistently applied. Oversee sub-level open stoping activities, including development, production drilling, blasting, bogging, ground support and backfill coordination. Work closely with Technical Services to improve mine scheduling, stope sequencing, development priorities, dilution control and ore recovery. Manage mining contractors and hold operational teams accountable for safety, productivity, equipment utilisation and cost performance. Support the development of new mining areas and the operational requirements associated with a significant mine expansion. Coordinate effectively with Maintenance, Geology, Geotechnical, Ventilation, Processing and Project teams. Mentor and develop supervisors, technical personnel and the national workforce. Build a high-performance culture based on accountability, respect and effective cross-cultural leadership. Identify operational risks, remove production constraints and implement sustainable improvement initiatives.



Essential experience Proven experience as a Mine Superintendent, Underground Operations Superintendent or in a comparable senior underground leadership position. Extensive experience in mechanised hard-rock underground mining. Strong practical experience with sub-level open stoping is mandatory. Previous experience working in Africa or a comparable culturally diverse international mining environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop national workforces with cultural awareness, patience and respect. Direct experience supporting a new mine development, major expansion, production ramp-up or the introduction of new underground mining areas. Strong understanding of underground development, drill and blast, production scheduling, backfill, ventilation, ground control and mobile fleet performance. Experience managing mining contractors and working across owner and contractor operating structures. A strong safety record and the ability to establish disciplined operating standards. Relevant mining qualifications and demonstrated operational competency appropriate to a senior underground leadership role. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Employment conditions Point of hire: Australia Roster: Six weeks on / three weeks off International FIFO travel provided from the agreed Australian point of hire Site accommodation and meals provided while on rotation Long-term opportunity within an expanding underground operation This position will suit a practical, visible and culturally aware mining leader who is comfortable working at the operational frontline while helping an established mine progress through significant expansion and growth. If you would like to discuss the position further please reach out to Tom Wiggins and email an updated CV to [email protected] Applications will be handled in strict confidence.

📌 Mine Superintendent (Australia)
🏢 Amida Recruitment
📍 Australia