Shift Overseer - Production (C5) (Mining South Shaft)

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is seeking a qualified candidate for an underground Miner/Shift Overseer role in Limpopo. The successful applicant will monitor ore extraction, allocate resources, and maintain safe, cost-effective operations in a trackless underground environment.

Requirements include 5 years of underground mining experience (2 in trackless), Grade 10, Permanent Blasting Certificate, Shiftboss Certificate, and Code 08 (B) Licence; advantageous: Mine Overseer Certificate and Grade 12.

Qualifications

• 5 years underground mining experience, of which 2 years in trackless mining as a Miner.
• Advantageous: 2 years acting/relieved as Production Shift Overseer.
• Minimum required: Grade 10 / Standard 8 and relevant certificates.
• Must hold Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control ore extraction by allocating resources (people, equipment, machinery) to meet production targets safely and cost effectively.
• Ensure safe and cost-effective implementation of mining cycle processes; train/coach staff and conduct PTOs to ensure competence.
• Ensure constant availability of resources to attain targets; plan and schedule to keep construction up to standard; report incidents to Control Room.

Education

Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate

Permanent Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines / National Certificate: Hard Rock Underground

Shiftboss Certificate

Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence

Mine Overseer Certificate (Advantageous)

Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate (Advantageous)

Job description

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Mine Overseer or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Permanent Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines / National Certificate: Hard Rock Underground.
• Shiftboss Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Mine Overseer Certificate.
• Advantageous: Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 5 years underground mining experience of which two (2) years must be in a trackless mining environment as a Miner.
• Advantageous: 2 years previously appointed or has acted / relieved as a Production Shift Overseer.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Monitor and control the ore extraction process by allocating and managing resources (people, equipment and machinery) to attain the production targets, safely and cost effectively.
• Section 2.15.1 legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996).
• Ensure safe and cost-effective implementation of and compliance to the mining cycle process and procedures. Train/coach staff on the above mentioned, and conduct PTO’s to ensure competence.
• Ensure constant availability of resources (people, equipment and machinery) to attain the production targets, safely and cost effectively. Keep construction up to standard by effective planning and scheduling thereof.
• Immediately report accident/incident to Control Room and Senior Shift Overseer.
• Investigate relevant issues. Completion of accident/ incident reports. Communicate and/or implement preventative measures. Follow up on implementation of preventative measures.
• Perform relevant risk assessments as and when required.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. Consideration will be given to individuals who align to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered.

By sending your CV to Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine for this advertisement, you agree to the following:

• The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
• Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
• Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.