Job Description:

• Join us as a Mine Overseer Production where you will manage and plan for the development and provision of mining work practices and structures.
• The Mine Overseer has the Legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHSA section 26 of 1996. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that a dedicated section of the operational process operates effectively from a current and future best practice perspective.

Below are some of the key responsibilities you will be required to execute.

• Initiate the implementation of applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards
• Contribute and participate in the Shafts planning process to achieve optimum and integrated plans for the section as well as the total BA and BU
• Investigates and reports any incidents / injuries.
• Review and introduce mining best practices to enhance performance efficiencies over long term
• Negotiate with Engineering Department – source and supply determined material to operations
• Alignment of operational performances both in stope and development to the overall Operational Area plans contribute to the effective management of the Operational Area
• Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to and improved upon in the section
• Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards
• Support overall Business Planning

This role is in the Mining department at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager/ Mine Manager.

Qualifications:

You will need the following:

• Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines
• Blasting Certificate
• First Aid Certificate (advantageous)
• Advantageous: Mining Degree/Diploma

Experience:

• At least 5 years mining experience at metalliferous mines
• Mine overseer 2.14.1 plus 2.13.12 appointment

Additional Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act knowledge
• Valid Driver’s License
• Certificate of Fitness