Shift Supervisor Mining

Valterra Platinum Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work in high-performance环境

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Learning and progression opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Commitment to safe Operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited is hiring a Shift Supervisor Mining to uphold safety, quality and production targets in underground hard rock operations in SA. You will coach staff, ensure discipline, and manage risks and equipment in your area.

The role requires 3 years as a mechanised shift supervisor, a valid underground blasting certificate, and a Shift Supervisor Certificate. A fitness certificate and a focus on safety are essential. Growth opportunities and a values-led environment are offered.

Qualifications

• National Certificate NQF Level 3 Rock Breaker or Valid Blasting Certificate for underground (Hard Rock).
• Shift Supervisor Certificate – provide copies if requested.
• 3 years’ experience as a Mechanised Shift Supervisor (Shift Boss).
• Experience as a mechanised miner is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure disciplined conduct of all personnel under your charge.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and on-site training; log in the logbook.
• Maintain a safe working environment and healthy conditions.
• Use the Risk Matrix to assess and reduce risks.
• Empower staff to stop work when health and safety are endangered.
• Assess training, knowledge and skill before tasks; assign tasks accordingly.
• Assist in controlling safe operation and running of machinery.

Skills

Underground mining

Safety leadership

Coaching & training

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Education

NQF Level 3 Rock Breaker or Blasting Certificate (Underground)

Shift Supervisor Certificate

Job description

• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

Job Description

As a Shift Supervisor Mining you will focus on safe quality of work, achieving of production targets, housekeeping, supervising and coordinating support functions. Below are some of the key responsibilities critical to the role.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Ensure the maintenance of proper discipline of all persons under your charge.
• Daily on-the-job coaching and on-site training sessions should be conducted and captured in the logbook.
• Provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without undue risk to the health of employees within your area of responsibility.
• Make use of the latest Risk Matrix provided in the logbook to assess and eliminate or reduce risks
• Ensure that you and the persons under your charge are empowered to stop any working place when the Occupational Health and/or Safety of any such persons are endangered in terms of section 23 of the MHSA.
• Consider an employee’s training and capability, knowledge and skill in respect of Health and Safety before allowing such person to continue with his work or before assigning specific or specialized tasks to that employee.
• Assist in the control over the proper safe operation and running of machinery and equipment in your area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Qualifications

You will need the following:

• National Certificate NQF Level 3 Rock Breaker or Valid Blasting Certificate for underground (Hard Rock) -(please attach a copy)
• Shift Supervisor Certificate - (please attach a copy)

Experience

• 3 years’ experience as a Mechanised Shift Supervisor (Shift Boss)
• Previous experience as a mechanised miner – advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Valid certificate of fitness for underground work

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

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