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. - Promote ESG-aligned,
responsible underground mining practices.
Requirements
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Documented operational and project leadership experience in underground gold mining, at depths of 100 meters or greater.
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Proven expertise managing groundwater ingress and high-volume underground dewatering systems.
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Direct experience rehabilitating old underground mine workings, including legacy shafts, declines, and infrastructure.
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Strong technical background in rock stabilization, including, shotcrete support, rock bolting installation round control planning
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Demonstrated ability to upgrade ventilation, power, and safety systems in active underground environments without halting operations.