Lamproom Supervisor

Schauenburg Systems; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining services provider in Limpopo seeks a qualified individual to supervise lamproom operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing lamproom activities, and maintaining equipment. Candidates need at least five years of experience and a National Lampsman certificate. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential. This role offers opportunities for training and interaction with other site personnel, and demanding work in a safe mining environment.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent with mathematics and physical science on higher grade.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Lamproom, 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Good understanding of lamproom equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Manage activities in a lamproom environment.
• Communicate and solve problems effectively in the workplace.

Skills

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Problem identification, evaluation and solving

Mathematics and numeracy

Trustworthy

Willing to work overtime

Conflict Management

Self-discipline

Education

Matric with mathematics and physical science

National Lampsman certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose

To assist in providing quality services and safe operation of lamproom equipment and tools for health, safety and productivity in the mining sector.

Responsibilities

Technical:

• Implement and apply occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards in the workplace.
• Perform lamproom procedure and maintain equipment in a mining environment.
• Manage activities in a lamproom in the mining environment.
• Communicate and solve problems in a lamproom environment.
• Select and use lamproom equipment and tools (e.g. portable mine lighting, self-contained self-rescuers, gas detection instruments, etc).
• Perform basic maintenance on portable mine lighting equipment and gas detection instruments.
• Plan and execute mine and safety programmes efficiently
• Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to work activity. Conduct statutory reporting and collate reports.
• Resolve coordinating activities with others at the site prior to commencement of and during the work activity.
• Obtain and prepare materials and resources required for work in accordance with work requirements and relevant manufacturer and/or site requirements;
• Maintain records/list/logs in accordance with site requirements;
• Lamproom equipment is monitored and faults are identified and responded to in accordance with site requirements;
• Perform work according to target outcome;
• Complete general maintenance of and housekeeping to maintain the lamproom in an operational condition;
• Execute proper asset clearance procedures and compile the necessary reports in accordance with specified (legal and site-specific) requirements;
• Compile the necessary reports in relation to equipment not tested, not taken or not returned as per statutory requirements;
• Ensure that faulty / damaged / abused / missing equipment are reported, replaced and/or repaired;
• Ensure routine maintenance procedures and operations are understood and applied according to original equipment manufacturer’s instructions;
• Problems and solutions are recorded and monitored for re-occurrence;
• Any other reasonable duties given to you by your direct supervisor/Manage

Support

• Liaise with other Lamproom employees, and customers on the site to assist in ensuring quality and safety of work and that contractual obligations are met;
• Keep management updated of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect the customer or our company;
• Feedback on a regular basis to Management;
• Developing of customer relations;
• Completion of required documentation, reports and paperwork for the mine, customers and managers

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all mine safety regulations at all times;
• Adhere to site specific risk assessment before commencing daily tasks;
• Ensure medical and inductions are valid;
• Maintain safety and personal equipment in accordance with site requirements and safe working practices;
• Dispose of hazardous and environmentally sensitive waste products in accordance with site procedures;
• Personal Protective Equipment is examined and used in a way that is consistent with its purpose, design and specified requirements.

Supervision

• Supervising the work process of assistant, Juniors / Relievers and Lampsman;
• Training and updating all Junior Lampsman, Reliever Lampsman and Lampsman on site/s

Attributes and Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication skills;
• Be able to work in a team
• Problem identification, evaluation and solving;
• Conflict Management;
• Diligent;
• Pro-active;
• Well groomed;
• Trustworthy;
• Reliable;
• Mathematics and numeracy;
• Self discipline;
• Willing to work overtime;
• Medically fit;
• Willing to relocate if transferred to another site

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or equivalent with mathematics and physical science on higher grade (grade E) or Standard grade (D symbol);
• National Lampsman certificate, At least 5 years’ experience in a Lamproom of which at least 2 years’ in a supervisory role;
• Understanding of lamproom equipment and tools;
• Good computer skills (Microsoft package).