Safety, Health and Environment
- Maintain a secure and safe work environment where employees can deliver their outputs in a controlled environment free from harm.
- Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with our operating license.
- Manage and oversee fatigue management on shifts.
- Lead as the most senior person on shift and oversee mining operations through Dispatch as needed.
- Escalate any operational and SHE-related matters to the responsible Section Managers or Mining(s) manager promptly.
- Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions (when applicable).
Performance and Delivery
- Deliver a Business Execution Plan through shift-based operational performance and short-interval control.
- Manage and direct operations to achieve the budget plan and schedule compliance metrics.
- Utilise mining equipment according to the target to ensure the achievement of Operational Equipment Effectiveness ("OEMs").
- Execute planned work and reduce the amount of ad hoc/urgent work.
- Load Trucks to total capacity when hauling, ensuring drilling remains on schedule and Loading is aware if targets are not met.
- Maintain Scheduled work, Scheduled Completion and Schedule Effectiveness as per target.
- Support Feedback and Measures (A&I) process utilisation in the team.
- Revise on-shift management of Mining Standards, covering the total value chain (block prep to dumps).
- Ensure safe operations through proper dust management, fatigue management and all other PUE-related controls.
- Conduct critical control monitoring on shifts as well as high-risk work verification.
- Serve as the link between Dispatch systems and Operational Shift Coordinators /Supervisors regarding management and supervision of block preparation, drill and blast and equipment utilisation.
- First point of contact in analysing fatigue incidents and non-adherence to follow protocol in allocating trucks and shovels.
- Report substandard road conditions to the section responsible for keeping damage to equipment to a minimum.
- Ensure continuous integration with the plant (plant feed).
- Feedback and handover at both the start and end of the shift.
- Attend Planning meetings to ensure complete alignment with mine deployment.
Sustainability and Social
- Protects Anglo American's license to operate and reputation by embedding sustainable practices in day-to-day mining operations.
- Proactively manages the impact of mining on the environment and community and drives compliance with licensing and legal requirements.
- Adopts a holistic view of the mining environment.
- Understands and manages the combined impact of operations such as transport, noise, and vibrations.
- Embeds sustainable practice into all activities.
People and Teams
- Optimise human resources to maximise output and ensure the total value chain delivers on its commitment (budget).
- Coach and support supervisors as part of their development process/needs.
- Encourage and support the best operator in the seat ("BOIS") principles.
- Ensure that work ethics are of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their performance.
- Ensure alignment across shifts, securing the life of Kolomela and leaving a legacy.
- Promote a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and productivity.
- Stand up and speak up against non‑compliance with company values and behaviours.
- Participate in succession planning/talent management.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health, safety, and risk management standards and best practices and take remedial action where necessary.
- Promote the best practice guidelines to enhance our operations’ efficiencies (P101).
- Compliance with all audit and other license‑to‑operate requirements.
- Ensure 24/7/365 supervision coverage as per DMRE requirements.
This role is in the Mining (MIN) department on a band 6.10 (D1) reporting to the Section Manager MIOC.
- Grade 12/N3 Technical.
- National Diploma in Mining/Mining Engineering (NQF6).
- B.Eng./B.Sc. in Mining Engineering ( Advantageous ).
- The Open Cast Blasting Certificate (DMRE approved) ( Advantageous ).
- SA Driver's Licnese.
- FLM/MMP Certificate.
- A2/A3 ORMP Training Certificate.
- Legal Liability Training Certificate.
- Mine Oversees Ticket ( Advantageous ).
- Mine Managers Certificate of Competence ( Advantageous ).
Technical Knowledge
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a mining dispatch environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dispatch system (Modular), SORD, SAP.
- Knowledge of the mining value chain, cost‑saving initiatives, and varied mining methods.
- Expertise in block preparation, plant feed, and the mining value chain.
- TMM and optimal equipment set‑up and cost‑benefit of block preparation machinery.
- MHSA knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and risk management standards.
- Emerging and innovative technological advancements.
Who we are?
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