Mine Overseer: Lead Safe & Efficient Ore Production

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Market-aligned rewards

Learning and progression

Diversity and inclusion

Safe operations culture

Job summary

Valterra Platinum is seeking a Mine Overseer based at the Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa, to oversee a section of the mining process with accountability under MHSA guidelines. The role emphasizes planning, safe operations, and profitability through best practices and coordinated input from engineering and HR.

The candidate should hold a Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines, a Blasting Certificate, and a valid First Aid Certificate; a Mining Degree/Diploma is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines
• Blasting Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Mining Degree/Diploma would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mining process planning, prepare and break blocks efficiently and safely
• Delivering quality ore to the ore pass as agreed
• Review and introduce mining best practices to enhance performance
• Negotiate with Engineering Department to source and supply materials
• Provide instructions and supervision to line management and service departments
• Control rosters, sickness, training and leave schedules for adequate resources
• Initiate and monitor operations improvement projects
• Liaise with HR on labour planning and support business planning
• Investigate and report incidents/injuries and take preventative actions

Skills

Safety leadership

Planning & supervision

Incident investigation

People management

Education

Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines

Blasting Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Mining Degree/Diploma

Job description

Valterra Platinum is seeking a Mine Overseer based at the Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa, to oversee a section of the mining process with accountability under MHSA guidelines. The role emphasizes planning, safe operations, and profitability through best practices and coordinated input from engineering and HR.

The candidate should hold a Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines, a Blasting Certificate, and a valid First Aid Certificate; a Mining Degree/Diploma is advantageous.