Shift Supervisor Production UG

Sibanye-Stillwater; Brits; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in South Africa is seeking a Supervisor with a minimum of 3 years mining experience. This role involves ensuring compliance, inspecting materials, and managing team performance. Required qualifications include a National Certificate in Supervisor Operations and DMR Blasting Certificate. The successful candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance and logistics management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years mining experience.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• Medically fit to work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal and operational compliance.
• Inspect machinery and safety devices.
• Advise on procurement of explosives.
• Manage performance and development of staff.

Skills

Mining experience

Safety compliance

Team management

Education

National Certificate Supervisor Operations (QCTO)

DMR recognised Mining Operations Level 2 (MQA)

DMR Blasting Certificate

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• National Certificate Supervisor Operations (QCTO)
• DMR Blasting Certificate (post 1 June 2017) or DMR recognised Mining Operations Level 2 (MQA) and Rock Breaker Level 3 (MQA).

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years mining experience at the level of a Miner (Graduates with 6 months mining experience and 3 months Supervisory experience)
• DMR Blasting Certificate (post 1 June 2017) or DMR recognised Mining Operations Level 2 (MQA) and Rock Breaker Level 3 (MQA).
• National Certificate Supervisor Operations (QCTO)
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure legal, operational and standard compliance, including inspection of ground conditions, face preparation and non‑compliance action.
• Inspect temporary and permanent support installations, machinery, safety devices and barricades; take appropriate action for non‑compliance.
• Conduct gas and mine‑air tests, and maintain acceptable levels.
• Measure velocities, temperatures and report sub‑standard conditions.
• Record attendance, maintain work‑time records and manage time‑worked logs.
• Advise on ordering and procurement of explosives and record daily/weekly production statistics.
• Maintain certification and written permission for sensitive or hazardous tasks, and post all relevant reports and statistics to economic resource departments.
• Communicate production, ventilation, survey, safety and logistic information to the team through notice boards or formal briefings.
• Complete required checklists, reports and written assessments; submit documentation for hazardous machinery and equipment operation.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff, including coaching, training, fair allocation and inspiring high performance.
• Forecast development objectives, predict resource requirements, and plan production for the area of responsibility.
• Coordinate logistics, support, maintenance, haulage services, and monitor shift activities to maximise production output.
• Support training, development, and organisational culture initiatives such as ESG, SHE, and responsible mining principles.
• Investigate risk assessments and take appropriate actions for identified risks.
• Ensure adherence to all company and statutory policies and procedures.