Mining Shift Supervisor

Gold1; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Gauteng seeks a qualified candidate with extensive experience in trackless mining. The ideal applicant should hold a valid blasting certificate, possess supervisory skills, and have a background in development blasting operations. Candidates are expected to ensure compliance with safety standards and achieve production goals through effective supervision. A suitable candidate must be a South African citizen, have a clear criminal record, and be proficient in English. The company emphasizes safety with the motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in Trackless mining.
• Proficiency in English and any of the 11 official languages.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts.
• Ensure safe and quality underground operations to achieve daily production targets.
• Supervise and plan work of subordinates.

Skills

Trackless mining knowledge

Coaching and guiding skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent NQF4 qualifications

Valid blasting/rock-breaking certificate

Shift Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Job specification

• Grade 10,11,12 or equivalent NQF4 qualifications


• Valid blasting/rock-breaking certificate for Metalliferous mine and Shift Supervisor Certificate


• Conventional development, Trackless, Decline blasting experience, and Hydropower drilling experience in trackless mining


• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in Trackless mining


• Proficiency in English and any of the 11 official languages


• Have the ability and skills to coach, guide, and transfer knowledge


• Computer literacy will be advantageous


• Must be a South African citizen


• Valid Driver’s License & own transport


• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities

• Work shifts


• The candidate must have a sound knowledge of trackless mining


• Ability to plan, organize, control, and supervise the work of subordinates on trackless and in development


• Ensure safe and quality underground operations to achieve daily production targets


• Play a key role in taking charge of trackless and development blasting/rock breaking operations within the designated area of responsibility to ensure the delivery of set targets


• Responsibilities and functions include, but are not limited to, ensuring that all teams adhere and comply with HSE standards, procedures, and policies to ensure successful production


• Perform all related mining duties as may be advised from time to time by the section mine overseer.


• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”