Lead Mobile Crushing & Screening Supervisor

Ikwezi Mining; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikwezi Mining is seeking a Supervisor for the Crushing & Screening Plant in Newcastle / Dundee, KwaZulu Natal. You will supervise daily mobile crusher and screening plant operations, coordinate start-up/shutdowns, and ensure safe, efficient production in line with mine standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in coal mining or related fields, hands-on ROM coal handling experience, and strong leadership. MHSA compliance and shift-based work are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in coal mining, quarrying, or aggregates.
• Hands-on exposure to ROM coal handling and coal processing operations.
• Exposure to acting supervisor or team leader roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of mobile crushers and mobile screening plants.
• Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown, changeovers, and material flow.
• Monitor production rates, throughput, coal quality, and screen sizing.
• Ensure correct feeding of ROM coal and removal of oversize or contamination.
• Identify and report plant inefficiencies and breakdowns.
• Enforce MHSA safety rules and conduct pre-start inspections and toolbox talks.
• Supervise operators, general workers, and contractors on shift.
• Coach and mentor operators to improve skills and plant performance.
• Complete production, downtime, and safety reports.
• Assist with planned maintenance and shutdown preparation.

Skills

Leadership & team coordination

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Shift work

Education

Supervisory or mining-related certificate

MHSA Legal Appointment (if applicable)

Job description

Ikwezi Mining is seeking a Supervisor for the Crushing & Screening Plant in Newcastle / Dundee, KwaZulu Natal. You will supervise daily mobile crusher and screening plant operations, coordinate start-up/shutdowns, and ensure safe, efficient production in line with mine standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in coal mining or related fields, hands-on ROM coal handling experience, and strong leadership. MHSA compliance and shift-based work are part of the job.