Mine Overseer

Samancor; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is looking for a Manager to oversee operations, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and drive performance improvements. The ideal candidate will manage both operational and strategic planning for the underground mining environment, while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mining operations management required.
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage SHEQ compliance and labour stability.
• Assist in strategic and tactical planning of mining operations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and continual improvement.

Skills

Management

Mining Operations

Safety Compliance

Talent Management

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

To optimise the mining operation and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment, and processes in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company, while ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act, and its Regulations.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles, and Responsibilities

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox.
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate, and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE

• Manage the Section to ensure labour stability by minimising labour turnover.

Labour complement in line with budget

• Achieve HDSA / Female targets for the Section.
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies.

Ensure IDPs are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan.

• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly).
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Mining Management:

• Assist in the control, management, and direction of the underground working of the mine.

Strategic Planning:

• Assist with the compiling of the Mine Strategic Plan (1-5 years).
• Accurately forecast and control mining and scheduling of mining and shutdown work according to the defined mining and engineering requirements.

Tactical Planning:

• Control the Tactical Plan.

Maintenance Management:

• Jointly define annual service level agreements with site maintenance personnel.
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure the site is maintained:
• at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
• that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
• to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.