Shift Supervisor

Kalagadi; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalagadi Manganese Mine in Hotazel invites applicants for a supervisory role overseeing mining operations. You will plan and allocate resources, supervise activities, and ensure compliance with MHS Act and regulations. The role includes risk assessments, accident investigations, and maintaining PPE standards.

Candidates should have 5+ years supervisory mining experience, blasting certificate or higher, and a Grade 12 qualification. Shift work and site-based duties apply.

Qualifications

• Plan activities in accordance with operational and maintenance schedules and allocate resources.
• Responsibility for planning, organizing, leading and controlling materials, equipment, machinery to achieve daily/monthly targets.
• Communicate department recommendations to miners and teams and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Weekly measurements and plotting of advancing faces; take corrective action.
• Conduct planned task observations and risk assessments.
• Supervise all mining activities and ensure legal compliance.
• Perform accident and incident investigations according to standards.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn and unsafe areas are barricaded.
• Report on non-compliance; align mining reporting with standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mining planning

Risk assessment

PPE compliance

MS Office

Safety regulations

Education

Grade 12

Blasting Certificate

National Certificate Rock breaking Underground Hard Rock Level 3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Cape Province. ROLE DESCRIPTION: Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants with a legal appointment as a 2.15.1, who will be reporting to the Mine Overseer. Responsible for safety and health of employees in your section.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan activities in accordance with operational and maintenance schedules and allocate resources as required.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, leading and control of material, equipment, machinery and other resources required to achieve daily and monthly production targets.
• Communicate service department recommendations to miners and team and ensure compliance thereof.
• Weekly measurements and plotting of advancing faces and take corrective action to ensure max advance is achieved.
• Conduct early and late shifts as required by law.
• Responsible for conducting planned task/job observations.
• Monitor and schedule the leaves of employees to ensure section is properly staffed.
• Supervise all mining activities and ensure legal compliance thereof.
• Perform administrative duties according to legal requirements.
• Perform accident and incident investigation(s) according to organizational standards.
• Continuously analyze relevant mining activities to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximize outputs.
• Responsible for the application of the Mine, Health & Safety (MHS) Act and Regulations, COPs, standards, and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments (Activity Based and Mini risk assessment).
• Ensure that people always wear the correct PPE.
• Ensure that unsafe areas are barricaded.
• Takes cognizance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Ensure that all Mining reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the Mining Function.
• Supervise subordinates in the designated area.
• Grade 12.
• Blasting Certificate OR National Certificate Rock breaking Underground Hard Rock Level 3.
• Supervisory Development Program (SDP) / Leadership Development Program (LDP) OR equivalent will be added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience within a mining environment.
• Trackless board and pillar mining experience min of 5 years.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid code B/EB driver’s licence.
• Medically fit for duty.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & OTHER COMPETENCIES

• Know, understand, and adhere to the relevant regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ensure that the explosives and accessories at the workplace are received, handled, stored, and issued according to standard and procedures.
• Have knowledge and skill in co-ordinating and monitoring mining activities to meet relevant targets.
• Have knowledge and skill in allocating the necessary resources effectively.
• Conduct detailed planning to meet operational and maintenance targets.
• Have knowledge and skill in applying the basic generic management principles and leading a team.