Mine Overseer Operations

Sibanye Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater in South Africa seeks an experienced Mining Supervisor to manage underground operations, risk controls and project delivery. The role focuses on supervising a project team, coordinating schedules and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards on site.

Proven experience in underground mining, blasting and maintenance activities is essential. The candidate must hold relevant qualifications and maintain a medical fitness for the role, with a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• NQF 4 National Senior Certificate or Equivalent.
• Blasting Certificate.
• Mine Overseer Certificate.
• At least 5 year experience as a Producation Supervisor (Graduates minimum 2 years).
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Underground Operations Projects.
• Identify Underground Operations improvement opportunities.
• Implement Underground Operations improvement projects and initiatives.
• Supervise a project team of an Underground Operations project to deliver project objectives.
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise.
• Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution.
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules.
• Ground Control & Strata Control Support.
• Assess poor quality support installations and take corrective actions. Secondary Support
• Manage the installation of secondary supports, assess poor quality support installations and take corrective actions. Tramming
• Manage the Tramming team and activities and plan Tramming activities and targets. Secondary Blasting
• Manage Secondary Blasting team and processes. Maintenance
• Manage underground maintenance activities. Blasting
• Initiate blasts and authorise re-entry to blasted section after observing the prescribed re-entry period. Removal of Brocken Rock (Cleaning & Sweeping)
• Plan the location of winches.
• Start of Day Preparation
• Check Shift Communication Log book for any problems reported and special instructions that need to be addressed.
• Determine material allocations based on the BOM.
• Verify materials, consumables and explosives orders.
• Monitor Seismic Activity Report and communicate to the Mining teams.
• Verify that the Gas Testing procedure has been complied with.
• Verify statutory and daily examinations records.
• Mining Risk Management
• Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise.
• Assess Mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls.
• Maintain and update the Mining component of the risk register. Mining Management
• Manage the Mining Section teams, systems and processes.
• Analyse, interpret Mining data, reports, and take corrective actions as required.
• Provide effective problem solving support to the Mining teams.
• Participate in the daily Mining meeting
• Plan and manage Mining resources (personnel, equipment and materials) as required
• Maintain and update the Shaft schedule
• Design and plan underground layouts

Education

NQF 4 National Senior Certificate or Equivalent

Mine Overseer Certificate

NQF 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Mining Engineering

NQF 7 Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

• NQF 4 National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
• Blasting Certificate
• At least 5 year experience as a Producation Supervisor (Graduates minimum 2 years)
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Requirements

• NQF 4 National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
• Blasting Certificate
• Mine Overseer Certificate
• At least 5 year experience as a Producation Supervisor (Graduates minimum 2 years)
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities

• Underground Operations Projects
• Identify Underground Operations improvement opportunities.
• Implement Underground Operations improvement projects and initiatives.
• Supervise a project team of an Underground Operations project to deliver project objectives.
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise.
• Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution.
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules.
• Ground Control & Strata Control Support
• Assess poor quality support installations and take corrective actions. Secondary Support
• Manage the installation of secondary supports, assess poor quality support installations and take corrective actions. Tramming
• Manage the Tramming team and activities and plan Tramming activities and targets. Secondary Blasting
• Manage Secondary Blasting team and processes. Maintenance
• Manage underground maintenance activities. Blasting
• Initiate blasts and authorise re-entry to blasted section after observing the prescribed re-entry period. Removal of Brocken Rock (Cleaning & Sweeping)
• Plan the location of winches.
• Start of Day Preparation
• Check Shift Communication Log book for any problems reported and special instructions that need to be addressed.
• Determine material allocations based on the BOM.
• Verify materials, consumables and explosives orders.
• Monitor Seismic Activity Report and communicate to the Mining teams.
• Verify that the Gas Testing procedure has been complied with.
• Verify statutory and daily examinations records.
• Mining Risk Management
• Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise.
• Assess Mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls.
• Maintain and update the Mining component of the risk register. Mining Management
• Manage the Mining Section teams, systems and processes.
• Analyse, interpret Mining data, reports, and take corrective actions as required.
• Provide effective problem solving support to the Mining teams.
• Participate in the daily Mining meeting
• Plan and manage Mining resources (personnel, equipment and materials) as required
• Maintain and update the Shaft schedule
• Design and plan underground layouts

Additional Requirements

• NQF 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Mining Engineering or NQF 7 Degree in Mining Engineering

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.