Supervisor

Trending Talent Solutions; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is looking for a Supervisor/Foreman in Gauteng to oversee drilling projects and ensure safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Mining or Engineering with a minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in a mining environment. Responsibilities include team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with safety protocols. Local and international travel may be required, and the role involves working underground. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to automated mining goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Supervisor in a mining environment.
• First aid and safety certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Enhance team performance through visible leadership on site.
• Ensure optimal utilisation and coordination of machinery and materials.
• Engage stakeholders and report frequently to site management.
• Monitor drilling progress and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail and organisation

Communication skills

Leadership and team management

Maintenance & repair scheduling

Mining operations supervision

Problem solving and decision making

Production data analysis and reporting

Equipment maintenance and operations

Health and safety regulations

Mining standards and best practices

Safety protocols

Technical skills specific to the industry

Education

National Diploma or Certificate in Mining or Engineering

Job description

Role purpose

The Supervisor/Foreman is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and financial performance of a set of drilling projects. By leading drilling teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering stakeholder relationships, this position supports the company's goals of being a market leader in automated mining and creating a high-performance culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma or Certificate in Mining or Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years work experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Supervisor in a mining environment

Advantageous:

• First aid and safety certification

Role Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations to create a safe working environment.
2. Enhance team performance and productivity through visible Felt leadership on site
3. Ensure optimal utilisation and coordination of machinery and materials
4. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and frequent reporting to site management to build strong relationships.
5. Take responsibility for machine and equipment performance, maintenance and records Monitor drilling progress and performance
6. Troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions

Skills and Knowledge

• Attention to detail and organisation
• Communication skills
• Leadership and team management
• Maintenance & repair scheduling
• Mining operations supervision
• Problem solving and decision making
• Production data analysis and reporting
• Equipment maintenance and operations
• Health and safety regulations
• Mining standards and best practices
• Safety protocols
• Technical skills specific to the industry

Please note the following:

• This role requires local and occasional international travel within the region with temporary relocation possible.
• Required to work underground as required.
• Rotational deployment may be required.

Fochville

Published Date: 29 January 2026

Closing Date: 12 February 2026