Mine Overseer Engineering Shafts

Sibanye Stillwater; Brits; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater seeks an experienced Shaft Operations leader to manage teams, systems and processes for safe, efficient production in line with regulations. The role focuses on maintenance, budgets, and continuous improvement within the mining operations.

The successful candidate will drive culture, oversee risk assessments, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure optimal shaft performance and safety across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Have a valid Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Hold an N2 certificate and a recognised trade certificate.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Shaft Operations, Schedules and Maintenance or as a Mechanical/Electrical Winder or Shaft Foreman.
• Be medically fit to work in the specific business area and pass security screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and Microsoft Office literacy.
• Understand the operational impact of shaft systems and schedules on operations.
• Understand maintenance requirements of equipment and structures installed.
• Know the MHSA requirements for operations and workplace assessments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the organisational culture and climate to meet objectives and safety goals.
• Promote transformation and sustainability within the operation.
• Set targets and approve budgeting parameters for the department.
• Manage departmental finances to achieve organisational objectives.
• Lead learning and continuous improvement within the operation.
• Daily reconciliation of production tons trammed to tons hoisted.
• Optimize systems for maximum shaft infrastructure utilisation.
• Analyse system reports to improve equipment performance.
• Monitor resource effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct monthly shaft examinations and propose maintenance actions.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Ensure open communication with relevant stakeholders and drive development projects.
• Provide leadership and inspire high performance within the team.
• Ensure maintenance requirements are carried out and scheduled in SAP PM.
• Implement PM strategy requirements and design the operations’ discipline structure.
• Formulate monthly and annual budgets and improve cost competitiveness.
• Support organisational development plans and risk assessments.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

MHSA knowledge

Workplace assessments

Education

Grade 12 Certificate or Equivalent

N2 Certificate

Trade Certificate

Job description

Requirements

• Have valid grade 12 Certificate or Equivalent
• Have N2 Certificate
• Have valid recognised Trade Certificate
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in Shaft Operations, Schedules and Maintenance or as a Mechanical or Electrical Winder or Shaft Foreman
• Be medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Have clear security screening record.
• Have valid driver’s license
• Be computer literacy in Microsoft office
• Have understanding of the operational process and the impact the shaft systems and schedules has on the operation
• Have understanding of the maintenance requirements of equipment and structures installed
• Have understanding and application of the MHSA requirements for the operations
• Have Knowledge of workplace assessments

Advantageous Qualifications

• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology will be added advantageous
• Project Management skills will be added advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety
• Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability
• Set the specific Operations’ discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team
• Approving operational expenditure
• Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the department in line with business requirements and financial objectives
• Managing the finances of the department to achieve Organisational objectives
• Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety
• Daily reconciliation of production tons trammed to tons hoisted
• Effective management and optimization of systems to ensure maximum utilisation of shaft infrastructure and related equipment
• Analyse system reports for equipment performance improvement purposes
• Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of resources
• Conduct monthly shaft examination and make recommendations based on maintenance requirements
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders
• Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members
• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance
• Ensure that operational maintenance requirements are carried out
• Ensure that identified deficiencies are scheduled and executed using SAP PM system
• Implement PM strategy requirements.
• Design the specific Operations’ discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate
• Formulating monthly and annual budgets
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources to fulfil maintenance strategy requirements
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment such as the BeQ
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks
• Implement and manage projects for continuous improvement.
• Recommend redesign of systems to improve the maintenance strategy and safety of the business
• Management and maintenance of surface infrastructure including change houses, offices, waste dumps, etc
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System

Job Purpose

• To manage the Mining Sections’ teams, systems and processes in order to achieve operational objectives in a safe and efficient manner and in line with legislative requirements.