Senior Shift Supervisor - Mining Operations & Safety

Sibanye-Stillwater; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Shift Supervisor in the South Africa region to lead production teams in a safety‑driven mining environment. You will coach staff, manage performance, and ensure fair work allocation while driving operational excellence.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as a Shift Supervisor Production, with a Blasting Certificate and Shift Supervisor Certificate, and a clean security record. Medical fitness is a must for field conditions.

Qualifications

• NQF4/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Shift Supervisor Certificate is required.
• Blasting Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and on‑the‑job training for reporting staff.
• Managing performance and development of reporting staff.
• Ensure fair work allocation for team members.
• Inspire team towards high performance.
• Prioritise safe production and operational excellence with focus on safety, health and efficiency.
• Improve production position on the global industry cost curve.
• Maintain SHE standards and comply with related policies.
• Participate in risk assessments and act on identified risks.
• Coordinate safety meetings and underground safety inspections and follow up on audit actions.
• Conduct planned task observations, Safe Behavioural Observations and risk assessments.
• Lead investigations into accidents/incidents and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance to SHE standards, laws, codes of practice and targets.
• Communicate and drive SHE interventions and campaigns within the section.
• Foster a SHE leadership culture within the department.
• Comply with Quality Management System requirements.
• Align with ESG and Responsible Mining principles (RGMPs/eTfS).
• Review and maintain monthly production plans.

Education

NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults)

Blasting Certificate

Shift Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Shift Supervisor in the South Africa region to lead production teams in a safety‑driven mining environment. You will coach staff, manage performance, and ensure fair work allocation while driving operational excellence.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as a Shift Supervisor Production, with a Blasting Certificate and Shift Supervisor Certificate, and a clean security record. Medical fitness is a must for field conditions.