Production Mine Overseer

REDPATH MINING; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is looking for a Production Mine Overseer in Polokwane, Limpopo. The ideal candidate will have a Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency and at least 5–8 years of experience in Long Hole Open Stoping. Responsibilities include overseeing underground operations, ensuring safety compliance, and achieving production targets. Strong supervisory skills and in-depth mining knowledge are essential. This role is vital for maintaining production efficiency and safety within the mining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Long Hole Open Stoping.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role in mining.
• In-depth knowledge of underground mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground production to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Achieve production targets through effective team supervision.

Skills

Long Hole Open Stoping production systems

Supervisory or production oversight experience

Safety and risk management

Communication skills in English

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency

Blasting Certificate (Underground Hard Rock)

Supervisory / Management qualification

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency (Essential)
• Blasting Certificate (Underground Hard Rock)
• Supervisory / Management qualification
• Minimum 5–8 Years Long Hole Open Stoping Experience
• Proven experience in a supervisory or production oversight role

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of Long Hole Open Stoping production systems, including slot development, drilling accuracy, charge-up, blasting sequences, mucking strategies, and backfill integration.
• Practical knowledge of underground LHOS mining cycles, including interaction between development, stoping, support installation, and re-entry requirements to maintain production continuity.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations and performance management within a mechanised LHOS environment, including measurement of drilled metres, blasted volumes, tonnes trammed, and reconciliation against production plans.
• Proven knowledge of safety and risk management specific to LHOS, including fall-of-ground risks, brow integrity, stope stability, blast clearance protocols, and control of misfires and hang-ups.
• Working knowledge of mine legislation and statutory compliance applicable to LHOS operations, including workplace examinations, support standards, explosives management, and legal appointments.
• Ability to identify production and safety deviations, conduct structured root cause analyses related to drilling accuracy, blast performance, dilution, equipment availability, and re-entry delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Effective English mine language literacy, with the ability to issue clear underground instructions, compile accurate production and incident reports, and communicate operational risks across shifts.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and controlling the underground production section to ensure that all mining activities are executed safely, legally, and efficiently in accordance with contractual requirements, mine standards, and operational plans.
• The Production Mine Overseer is accountable for achieving production targets through effective supervision, coordination, and performance management of production teams, while maintaining safety, quality, and cost discipline as operational priorities.