Underground Production Shift Leader

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine invites applications for a senior mine shift role reporting to the Mine Overseer. The position focuses on monitoring ore extraction, allocating resources, and ensuring safe, cost-effective production in a trackless underground environment.

Applicants should have Grade 10, relevant blasting and shiftboss certificates, a Code 08 license, and at least 5 years underground mining experience, including 2 years in trackless operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 certificate is required.
• Permanent Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines / National Certificate: Hard Rock Underground is required.
• Shiftboss Certificate is required.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence is required.
• Advantageous: Mine Overseer Certificate.
• Advantageous: Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the ore extraction process by allocating and managing resources (people, equipment and machinery) to attain production targets safely and cost effectively.
• Section 2.15.1 legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996).
• Ensure safe and cost-effective implementation of the mining cycle process and procedures; train staff and conduct PTOs to ensure competence.
• Ensure constant availability of resources (people, equipment and machinery) to attain production targets; plan and schedule construction.
• Immediately report accidents/incidents to Control Room and Senior Shift Overseer.
• Investigate issues; complete accident/incident reports; implement preventative measures.
• Perform relevant risk assessments as required.

Skills

Underground mining

Trackless mining

Leadership

Education

Grade 10 / Standard 8

Permanent Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines / National Certificate: Hard Rock Underground

Shiftboss Certificate

Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence

Mine Overseer Certificate (Adv)

Grade 12 / Standard 10 (Adv)

Job description

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine invites applications for a senior mine shift role reporting to the Mine Overseer. The position focuses on monitoring ore extraction, allocating resources, and ensuring safe, cost-effective production in a trackless underground environment.

Applicants should have Grade 10, relevant blasting and shiftboss certificates, a Code 08 license, and at least 5 years underground mining experience, including 2 years in trackless operations.