Mine Overseer UG needed at Thungela

Job Description

• Ensure health and safety by adhering to all legislative requirements, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Lead, control and motivate team to ensure that all Safety, Health, Environmental and Production targets are achieved
• Communicate all legal and operational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines relevant to area of responsibility and ensure they are implemented and followed
• Ensure effective cost control and that costs are allocated effectively and that the various sections stay within budget
• Maintain section infrastructure to complement the Operational value chain from coal face to plant
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed
• Meeting production targets with strict adherence to maintenance and production schedules
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with other stakeholders to complement the operational value chain
• This role is in the Mining department at a Band 6 level and reports to the Section Manager.

Qualifications

• B Tech/ BSC in Mining Engineering (BSc) (NQF Level7)
• Intermediate Management Developmental Programme or equivalent
• In Possession of Mine Overseer or Mine Managers’ Certificate of Competency
• Computer literate: MS Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Fiery Mine Blasting Ticket/ Rock Breaking qualification for Fiery Mines

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in an Underground Coal Mine environment
• At least 2 years’ experience as an appointed Shift Boss
• At least 2 years’ acting experience as Mine Overseer

Additional Information

• Knowledge of mine planning principles and processes
• Knowledge of Thermal Coal core value chain and Operational Codes of Practices and Procedures