Shift Supervisor (Mining)

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American seeks a Shift Supervisor (Mining) within the MIN department to lead night shifts, ensuring safe and efficient operation in line with plans. The role requires 5+ years of mining experience, a DMRE blasting certificate, and relevant NQF5 qualifications.

You will oversee equipment, coordinate activities, and uphold safety and environmental standards. The position reports to the Shift Coordinator and demands strong leadership, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving to achieve

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant operational mining experience.
• Competency A
• SA Driver's licence.
• DMRE-approved Blasting Certificate.
• Grade 12 / N3 Technical.
• National Qualification on NQF5.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and controlled shift execution.
• Coordinate shift activities and deliverables.
• Maintain quality and safety compliance per license requirements.
• Supervise equipment operation and address issues promptly.
• Record data on mining activities, quantities and quality metrics.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement actions.
• Prepare shift reports detailing activities and incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize block preparation and material feeding.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NQF5 Mining qualification

Diploma in Mining (Advantageous)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity forShift Supervisor (Mining). The purpose of this role is to ensure smooth task execution during shifts to ensure safe and consistent performance in accordance with daily, weekly, and monthly plans.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description :

As Shift Supervisor (Mining) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Manage a secure and safe work environment where employees can deliver their outputs in a controlled environment free from harm.


• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with our operating license.

Performance and Delivery:

• Shift Coordination: Prepare and coordinate activities during designated shifts.


• Quality Control: Maintain quality control measures to ensure that materials fed into the processing plant meet required standards and specifications.


• Equipment Supervision: Maintain and manage the operation of equipment used in the mining operations area and material transport, ensuring optimal performance and addressing issues promptly.


• Communication: Maintain effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments to relay information, address challenges, and ensure a coordinated workflow.


• Data Recording: Record and maintain accurate data related to mining operations activities, material quantities, and quality metrics for reporting and analysis.


• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve operational challenges, technical issues, and discrepancies within mining operations.


• Shift Reporting: Prepare comprehensive shift reports detailing activities, accomplishments, challenges, and any incidents or deviations from standard procedures.


• Process Optimisation: Collaborate with relevant teams to optimise block preparation and material feeding processes, improving efficiency and productivity.

Sustainability and Social:

• Execute the delivery of sustainability activities relevant to the discipline.


• Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to the discipline.


• Maintain environmental and social risk mitigation techniques.


• Maintain sustainability initiatives relevant to the work area and progress report.


• Act consistently with sustainability expectations.

People and Teams:

• Support and guide the team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.


• Provide guidance and support to team members, facilitating training sessions as needed to enhance skills and knowledge within the team.


• Develop team members by providing coaching and appropriate feedback to individuals and teams across all shifts.

Compliance:

• Adhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance of the team.


• Conduct site inspections to identify and elevate non-compliance.


• Implement required actions.


• Conduct investigation of incidents (safety, health, environmental and social) within the work area.


• Follow the appropriate process and establish the root cause.


• Identify, report on, and elevate incidents properly and promptly.


• Close out incidents, capture and implement learnings.


• Share learnings within teams across all shifts.

This role is in Mining (MIN) department on a Band 7 (C-Upper) level reporting to the Shift Coordinator.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical


• Relevant National Qualification on NQF5


• Competency A


• DMRE-approved Blasting Certificate


• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mining (Advantageous)


• A2 Safety Training and Legal Liability (Advantageous)


• SA Drivers licence

Technical Knowledge

• Technical understanding, with 5 years of relevant operational experience in mining.


• Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.


• Basic understanding of commercial explosive products and their properties, including initiation systems (where applicable).


• Theory of effective drill set-up and drilling techniques (where applicable).


• Documentation, sign-off and approval processes.


• Risk management techniques and critical controls.


• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led, high-performance and change.


• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Additional information :

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.