Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure that Codes of Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Legal Requirements are communicated and adhered to in area of responsibility.
• Execute and achieve agreed operational planning and production targets for area of responsibility.
• Plan, lead, organise and control section of responsibility.
• Supervise, coordinate and motivate the mining team in the area of responsibility.
• The role is Mine Health and Safety Act. appointed in terms of: Section 7 (4) of the MH&SA you are appointed to carry out certain functions of the manager and Minerals Act Regulation 2.9. 2 in force in terms of Schedule 4.4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act 1996 (Act No. 26 of 1996) (“MH&SA”), you are appointed, as a Faceboss, to assist the Manger in enforcing observation of regulations

Requirements:

• Grade 11 – Math, Science and English
• UG Rock Breaking / UG Blasting qualification
• Minimum 2 years appointed as a Miner
• Solid knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, including keeping up to date with any changes to the Act
• Knowledge of safety, health and environmental within the coal mining industry
• Sound knowledge of core value chain and operational codes of practices and procedures
• In-depth knowledge relating to underground mining operations as described in the operations manual for continuous miner operations
• Knowledge of mine planning principles and processes
• Good knowledge of equipment capabilities and operating principles. (Basic operating skills)
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Valid driver’s license – Code 10 (for personnel transporters – buses)
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Safety Courses S2 ORMP