Alternate Underground Manager

Sanbrado is on track to produce 190,000 – 210,000 oz at Sanbrado in 2024 at AISC of THE ROLE West African Resources is seeking to employ an Alternate Underground Manager to join the Sanbrado underground mining team.  Our ideal candidate for this role will be a tertiary qualified senior mining engineer who is experienced performing an Alternate Underground Manager role.  Emerging Underground Managers are encouraged to apply. Functions and accountabilities will include; Overseeing the performance of underground mining operations; Short and medium term mine planning and scheduling; Designing and planning drill and blast activities; Monitoring production activities and targets; Oversee infrastructure projects and associated functions; and Mining contractor management. We are seeking a mining professional who has the experience and desire to share their knowledge and developing the skills and professional capabilities of mining engineers and other technical personnel. Applications are sought from senior mining engineering professionals how have the following qualifications, skills and experience; Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, which is supported by recent employment history in underground gold mining operations or underground technical roles; Additional qualifications, including a First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) would be highly regarded; Previously performed an Alternate Underground Manager role and held underground statutory appointments; The ability to work at, and deliver high professional and technical standards; A genuine commitment to the promotion of a safe working culture and practices; A demonstrated employment history in working as part of successful underground operational in which production, cost targets and safe working practices are achieved; A competent user of mining software (Deswik would be highly regarded); Management of an underground mining contractor; A working knowledge of underground mining fleet capabilities; Oversee the planning and completion of projects. Candidates who have gained underground operational or technical experience working in specialist mining / engineering consultancies are encouraged to apply. CONDITIONS AND SITE FACILITIES The successful applicant will be offered an excellent remuneration package, commensurate with skills and experience. The accommodation facilities at our Sanbrado Operation are well established with purpose built rooms and excellent camp facilities. The accommodation / camp offers an excellent range of quality food, WIFI, mobile / cell network, social functions and recreational facilities including: swimming pool, gym, multi-purpose court used for soccer and cricket, a Padel / Pickleball (Paddle Tennis) court, golf simulator and push bikes which are available for use. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and an introductory covering letter (word or PDF) by following the “APPLY NOW” prompts. Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately. Further information about the Sanbrado Operations and development projects is available on the Company website;-   www.westafricanresources.com Recruitment Consultancies are respectfully requested not to submit applications for this role.  Candidates will be considered via direct application only.