Senior Underground Mining Supervisor – Safety & Operations

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Accommodation

Career progression

On-site meals

Job summary

Placements24 in the Free State seeks a seasoned Senior Mining Supervisor to oversee daily underground operations at a mine site near Welkom. This hands-on leadership role requires on-site presence to manage drilling, blasting, support, and ore/waste handling while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor a diverse team of miners and operators, monitor production targets and equipment performance, conduct safety inspections, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and

Qualifications

• Recognized mining qualification or extensive supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory roles within underground mining.
• Strong leadership, safety focus, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily underground mining operations, including drilling, blasting, support, and ore/waste handling.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Mentor a team of miners, operators, and support staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor production targets and equipment performance, implementing measures to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments, addressing any hazards promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of production, safety incidents, and equipment status.

Skills

Leadership

Drilling

Blasting

Safety compliance

Team management

Underground mining

Education

Mining qualification

Job description

Placements24 in the Free State seeks a seasoned Senior Mining Supervisor to oversee daily underground operations at a mine site near Welkom. This hands-on leadership role requires on-site presence to manage drilling, blasting, support, and ore/waste handling while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor a diverse team of miners and operators, monitor production targets and equipment performance, conduct safety inspections, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and