Mine Overseer UG (Dyke & Roadbuilding)

Seriti; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in eMalahleni is seeking a Mine Overseer UG to manage safety and production in accordance with operational goals. Responsibilities include overseeing health, safety, and environmental targets, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must have substantial experience in underground operations, strong managerial skills, and relevant certifications. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a challenging environment with a focus on safety and performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an appointed underground Shiftboss.
• Completed 1000 UG risk shifts.
• Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations, and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees to achieve Safety, Health, Environmental targets.
• Ensure legality of activities regarding safety.
• Day-to-day management of safety, production, and costs.

Skills

Managing safety and health

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics or Math Literacy

Further Education and Training Certificate in Mining Operations

UG Blasting Certificate / Rock Breaking Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Mine Overseer UG (Dyke & Roadbuilding), D2

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT011/26GS

Closing date: 11 February 2026

The role

The role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensures the effective management of employees to achieve all Safety, Health, Environmental, Planning and Production targets
• Legal responsibility for all activities under his/her control with regards to safety
• Responsible for the day-to-day management for his/her section with regards to safety, production and costs
• Planning in short and medium term to ensure targets are met
• Communicates all relevant legal and operational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensures that these are implemented and followed
• Ensure that operational planning and production targets are achieved.
• Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with other operational managers to compliment the operational value chain
• Meeting production targets with strict adherence to maintenance and production schedules

Requirements

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Mathematics or Math Literacy, English, NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate in Mining Operations
• UG Blasting Certificate / Rock Breaking qualification for Fiery Mines
• Completed MOC or Mining Intern Programme
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an appointed underground Shiftboss in a production environment
• Completed 1000 UG risk shifts
• Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with high regard for safety and good safety record
• Sound knowledge of underground operations
• Good managerial, supervisory, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate, control activities, cope with pressure, innovative and a self-starter
• Have sound knowledge of safety systems and standards and high regard to safety, regulations and standards
• Computer literate: MS Office
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

Advantageous:

• BSc Eng., B Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Eng. or National Diploma in Coal Mining Engineering
• Safety Courses S2 ORMP
• Acting experience as an underground Mine Overseer
• ECSA
• Coaching and Mentoring Training
• Experience in Roadbuilding, water pumping, dyke, stonework and Outbye support activities

Please note

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only