Site Supervisor (Underground)

Boardroom Appointments; Musina; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for underground mining in Limpopo, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead various operational activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficiency in operations. Candidates should possess a Mining Engineering degree, at least seven years of relevant underground experience, and strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively. The role requires strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities to improve site operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• At least seven years of underground mining experience with mass mining experience.
• Blasting Certificate or equivalent D&B certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical/decision support on continuous improvement plans.
• Coordinate various departments/functions on site.
• Participate in planning activities of the site.

Skills

Leadership

Financial data analysis

Stakeholder relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Mining Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the job Site Supervisor (Underground)

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Mining Engineering degree or equivalent
• Blasting Certificate or equivalent D&B certificate
• At least seven years underground mining experience and mass mining experience
• Experience leading a team, including building a collaborative approach
• Ability to analyse/impact financial data utilizing SAP, and Resource Modelling
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement
• Mechanical comprehension of operation/maintenance of equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Providing analytical/decision support to Area Manager on continuous improvement plan for decreasing operational costs
• Assume primary responsibility in coordinating the various departments/ functions on site
• Participating in the short, medium, and long-term planning activities of the site
• Completing mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, safety meetings, annual Letter of Assurance and ensure all actions assigned to the Site are completed
• Completing Audits and inspects site operations to ensure regulatory requirements are met and are performed safely in accordance company policies
• Ensuring mandatory training of all employees is completed and documented and supervising employees performance
• Assisting in preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and an updated Resource Model
• Analysing site inventories to minimize product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and management
• Scheduling daily activities of employees to meet customer requirements and ensuring proper management of site including raw material ordering, and preventative maintenance
• Communicating and implementing action plans to address any operational issues
• Maintaining, developing, and increasing accounts in a safe and profitable manner while meeting corporate goals and improving customer satisfaction
• Communicating regularly with customers seeking opportunities for improving the Companies services