Miner - Non Permanent Employment

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A major global energy and chemicals company in Secunda seeks a dedicated individual to manage crew performance and operational safety in underground coal mining. The role requires a strong background in mining, compliance with safety standards, and effective management of crew responsibilities. Candidates must have relevant mining certifications and demonstrate commitment to operational excellence. Join us and contribute to innovative solutions for the mining industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ relevant years of underground coal mining experience.
• Formal education with pure Maths and Business English.
• Ability to obtain a valid Red Ticket.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew to meet production targets.
• Ensure safety and health compliance in section.
• Identify and address the training needs of crew.

Skills

Underground coal mining

Verbal communication

Risk management

Troubleshooting technical issues

Education

Completed National Senior Certificate/ Full N3

Gas Testing certificate

Valid Blasting Certificate

Competent A

Valid Red Ticket

Tools

Blasting Certificate

Gas Testing Certificate

Flameproof Certificate

Job description

Overview

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do. Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Closing Date: 18 December 2025

Role Category: Process Implementation

OME: EOP: Mining

Geographical Area: Various Sasol Mines

Purpose of Job: To achieve defined performance targets in section through building of operator capabilities and planning, organizing and controlling the day-to-day Mining activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew to meet production targets
• Manage safety, health and environmental issues in section
• Ensure competence of crew
• Demonstrate continuous drive to improve
• Act as Relieving Shift Boss at times
• Manage more complex mining activities
• Identify training and development needs of crew
• Ensure adequate materials availability in section
• SAP inputs when acting as Shift Boss
• Represent Shift Boss in OE meetings and transfer knowledge of OE reports to other Miners and Artisans
• Ensure to take reasonable measures to ensure the health and safety of employees responsible for inspection
• Oversee safe transport of team to and from the section
• Conduct start and end of shift inspections
• Conduct statutory inspections (e.g., gas & ventilation tests) and complete statutory reports
• Perform risk assessments
• Perform task observations and conduct monthly rescue drills with team
• Oversee housekeeping of section; ensure PPE and hand tools are used correctly
• Do fire patrol when necessary
• Ensure operators adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice
• Command performance meetings with crew members
• Manage attendance of crew and submit accurate section reports on time
• Maintain accurate operator records (e.g., valid licensing of operators)
• Request necessary in-section mining materials and resources; ensure availability of adequate materials
• Do SAP inputs (time and attendance and placing orders PTP when relieving shift boss)
• Represent Shift Boss in Operational Excellence meetings
• Transfer knowledge of Operational Excellence reports to other Miners and Artisans
• Manage pillar extraction section (where applicable)
• Act as relieving Shift Boss when required; comply with audits and checks
• Rectify audit findings; work completed to plan with minimum wastage and disruptions
• Meet NQF standards and training matrix requirements; responsible for personal training and development needs
• Demonstrate self-discipline by complying with legal and other requirements
• Achieve people development targets for shift (KPI's) and personal development plans
• Coach operators in section; ensure coaching and training is understood and applied
• Identify training needs and address them with other role players
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members on performance
• Understand mine requirements and ensure products/services meet mine requirements
• Engage with technical, engineering and financial departments
• Ensure smooth transition of work from own shift to the next shift
• Apply new ideas/work methods to improve results
• Provide information/assist with projects with technical/support functions
• Assist with implementation of organizational change initiatives within own team

Qualifications

• Formal Education: Completed National Senior Certificate/ Full N3 (with pure Maths and English/Business English)
• Valid Blasting Certificate (for Fiery Mines)
• Valid Red Ticket (or ability to obtain one)
• Gas Testing certificate (8 gases)
• Competent A

Experience & Certifications

• Min Experience: 1+ relevant years of underground coal mining
• Certifications: C_Blasting Certificate (Underground); C_Gas Testing Certificate; C_Flameproof Certificate

Behavioural, Technical & Leadership Competencies

• BC_Collaborates
• BC_Courage
• TC_Verbal Communication
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Drives Results
• TC_Risk Management
• TC_Mining Equipment Efficiency
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.