Mine Overseer: Underground Operations Lead

Sibanye Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead underground mining teams, manage schedules, and ensure safe, compliant operations. You will oversee ground control, blasting, and maintenance, driving continuous improvement and risk controls across mining activities.

The role requires a Mine Overseer or mining engineering qualification, 5+ years in underground supervision, and a strong focus on safety, planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant mining engineering qualification or higher with management exposure.
• Experience in underground mining environments is essential.
• Proven leadership and team supervision abilities in high-risk settings.
• Valid driving license where applicable and ability to work in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Underground Operations Projects and improvements.
• Supervise project team to meet objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to risk management and mitigation within mining scope.
• Develop simple schedules and monitor their execution.
• Coordinate ground control, strata support, and blasting activities.
• Plan underground layouts and shaft-related tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Project management

Risk management

Underground knowledge

Education

NQF 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Mining Engineering

NQF 7 Degree in Mining Engineering

Mine Overseer Certificate

Blasting Certificate

Job description

Sibanye Stillwater in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead underground mining teams, manage schedules, and ensure safe, compliant operations. You will oversee ground control, blasting, and maintenance, driving continuous improvement and risk controls across mining activities.

The role requires a Mine Overseer or mining engineering qualification, 5+ years in underground supervision, and a strong focus on safety, planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.