Mining SchedulerAfrica

De Beers Group; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will play a vital role in ensuring health and safety in the mining sector. This position requires a proactive individual with strong leadership skills and a solid background in production. You will be responsible for scheduling maintenance activities, conducting inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of production experience in the mining industry.
• Ability to schedule maintenance activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of Health and Safety conditions and risks.
• Schedules tasks to minimize impact on operating performance.
• Produces periodic reports comparing scheduled versus actual activities.

Skills

Production Experience

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Scheduling Maintenance Activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Matric

Tools

Deswik (CAD, Sched & LHS)

Job description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Takes reasonable care to protect his or her health and safety, and that of other persons who may be affected by any act or omission thereof.
• Takes proper care of Health and Safety facilities and equipment provided for the protection of his or her health and safety, and that of other persons.
• Reports to his or her immediate supervisor any situation, which he or she believes presents a risk to his or her health or safety or that of any other person.
• Conducts inspections of Health and Safety conditions and risks in the working area, reports and corrects sub-standard items, conditions, risks, and unsafe acts to his or her supervisor.
• Ensures own and others' compliance with relevant Policies, Procedures, and Codes of Practices.
• Executes the “Schedule Work” element of the Operating Model.
• Complies with quality specifications and authority levels set out in the documentation.
• Exhibits effective Team Leadership and Team Membership behaviors.
• Reviews the Work Order Task Status Report daily: to schedule newly approved work, assist in setting the schedule, and track upcoming work.
• Works collaboratively across business units to communicate timing and impact of scheduled work.
• Identifies and escalates critical issues that threaten resource procurement, affecting scheduling for completion by the Required Date.
• Escalates to the appropriate authority if scheduling by the Required Date requires additional downtime or resources.
• Schedules tasks to minimize impact on operating performance without exceeding the Required Date for completion.
• Ensures compliance with applicable legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Schedules approved work orders for execution before the Required Date.
• Supports the Work Management process to ensure all approved work is completed by the Required Date.
• Produces periodic reports (weekly and monthly) comparing scheduled versus actual maintenance activities and resource usage, and develops other reports as needed.
• Keeps management informed by sharing concise, timely oral and written information.
• Participates actively in processes to achieve outcomes for implementation into the production scheduling and ERP system.
• Produces information to develop the Routine Operating Schedule.
• Analyzes results to update risk assessments and the Routine Operating Schedule for continuous improvement.
• Reviews systems and procedures regularly within the area to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provides leadership and supervision for continual process and procedure improvements.

This role is at a C5 Level reporting to the Section Manager Operations Planning.

Qualifications:

• Matric

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• 3-5 years of production experience in the mining industry.
• Work knowledge of client disciplines – Mining.
• Ability to schedule maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in Deswik (CAD, Sched & LHS) or other relevant Open Pit Planning & Scheduling packages.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a high-performance and agile environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Code 8 driver license.