Quarry Manager

QUARRY MANAGER

Midmar Quarry | Midmar Group

Location: Rietvallei, Lions River District, near Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands (site-based)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Reporting To: Managing Director / Directors
Remuneration: Market-related

ABOUT MIDMAR QUARRY

Midmar Quarry is an independent quarry situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and forms part of the Midmar Group, which also includes Midmar Concrete Products and Midmar Building Supplies.

The quarry produces a range of crushed stone products for contractors, civil engineering companies, ready-mix concrete plants, block manufacturers and hardware retailers throughout the region. Our operations include crushing and screening plants, a mobile equipment fleet and an in-house workshop.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quarry Manager to take full responsibility for the overall management and performance of our quarry operations.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Directors, the successful candidate will be accountable for production and sales volumes, cost control, plant and fleet efficiency, product quality, safety compliance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a strong operational leader who can manage people, equipment and resources effectively, drive continuous improvement and ensure that the quarry operates safely, efficiently and profitably.

The successful candidate will oversee production, maintenance, quality, workshop operations, sales, dispatch and stores, with support from the relevant head-office functions, including HR, safety, procurement and bookkeeping.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production and Operational Management

• Develop and implement monthly production plans in conjunction with the Production Foreman.
• Drive production targets, sales volumes, plant efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and manage production performance, operational costs and cost per ton.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements to maximise productivity and profitability.

2. Maintenance and Fleet Management

• Ensure all operational checklists are completed accurately, consistently and in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure planned maintenance is implemented and breakdowns are investigated to establish root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Hold the Workshop Foreman accountable for fleet availability, equipment reliability, maintenance standards and costs.
• Oversee the effective maintenance and utilisation of crushing and screening plants, mobile equipment and yellow-metal machinery.

3. Sales and Customer Relations

• Drive sales performance and ensure sales targets are achieved.
• Ensure pricing structures are consistently applied and adhered to.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales volumes and strengthen the quarry's position in the regional aggregates market.

4. Health, Safety and Legal Compliance

• Demonstrate visible and proactive safety leadership through daily site inspections and engagement with employees.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), applicable regulations and company safety procedures.
• Oversee incident investigations, ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented and review findings.
• Maintain effective control over statutory appointments, risk assessments, safety documentation and other compliance requirements.
• Ensure applicable Employment Equity (EE), Social and Labour Plan (SLP) and Mining Charter obligations are addressed.

5. Financial and Cost Management

• Understand and manage operational budgets across the various expenditure categories.
• Exercise sound commercial judgement when approving or recommending purchases and expenditure.
• Monitor production costs, maintenance expenditure, fuel consumption and equipment operating costs.
• Ensure that weighbridge operations, dispatch, stores and procurement are managed transparently and with integrity.

6. Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Identify, evaluate and prioritise operational improvement projects in line with sound business principles.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and agreed timeframes.
• Drive initiatives that improve safety, productivity, equipment reliability, product quality and overall operational performance.

7. Leadership, Administration and Reporting

• Lead, manage and develop the quarry team, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations and accountability.
• Manage employee performance and ensure disciplinary matters are addressed consistently and in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with head-office support functions.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive monthly operational and business performance report to the Directors.
• Attend operational and management meetings, including monthly business performance reviews with Finance and the Directors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Grade 12 (Matric); a National Diploma or Degree in Mining, Mineral Processing, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering will be advantageous.
• At least eight years' experience in quarrying, mining, aggregates or a heavy industrial environment, including a minimum of three years in senior operational or general management.
• Practical, hands-on knowledge of crushing and screening plants, both static and mobile, including equipment manufactured by suppliers such as Osborn, Metso, Sandvik or Pegson.
• Experience operating and managing trackless mobile machinery, including excavators, loaders, dump trucks and tippers.
• Strong working knowledge of the MHSA, Section 54 and 55 processes, statutory appointments and applicable legal compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Employment Equity requirements, Social and Labour Plans and Mining Charter obligations applicable to the operation.
• Proven experience in staff management, performance management and disciplinary procedures.
• Intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and report writing.
• A valid Code B (08) driver's licence.

Advantageous

• Competency and eligibility to accept appointment as Mine Manager in terms of Section 3(1) of the MHSA, or possession of a relevant Regulation 2.6.1 competency.
• A valid blasting certificate.
• Conversational proficiency in isiZulu.
• Experience in sales within the aggregates, quarrying or construction materials industry.
• Experience with weighbridge systems and related dispatch processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a site-based role in an active quarry environment that may involve exposure to noise, dust, outdoor conditions and physically demanding operational surroundings.

The position requires an early start, flexibility and availability outside normal working hours to attend to operational incidents, breakdowns and other urgent matters. Travel within KwaZulu-Natal may also be required.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, as well as appropriate background, reference and credit checks.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and a letter of motivation to hrm@midmargroup.co.za by 30 October 2026.

Please use the following email subject line:

Quarry Manager Application – [Your Name]

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an evaluation and selection process. Submission of an application constitutes consent to participate in this process.

If you have not received feedback within three weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Midmar Quarry reserves the right not to make an appointment.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Midmar Quarry is an equal opportunity employer. In