Shift Supervisor (Mining)

We have an exciting opportunity for Shift Supervisor (Mining). The purpose of this role is to ensure smooth task execution during shifts to ensure safe and consistent performance in accordance with daily, weekly, and monthly plans.

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

• Shift Coordination: Prepare and coordinate activities during designated shifts.
• Quality Control: Maintain quality control measures to ensure that materials fed into the processing plant meet required standards and specifications.
• Equipment Supervision: Maintain and manage the operation of equipment used in the mining operations area and material transport, ensuring optimal performance and addressing issues promptly.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments to relay information, address challenges, and ensure a coordinated workflow.
• Data Recording: Record and maintain accurate data related to mining operations activities, material quantities, and quality metrics for reporting and analysis.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve operational challenges, technical issues, and discrepancies within mining operations.
• Shift Reporting: Prepare comprehensive shift reports detailing activities, accomplishments, challenges, and any incidents or deviations from standard procedures.
• Process Optimisation: Collaborate with relevant teams to optimise block preparation and material feeding processes, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Execute the delivery of sustainability activities relevant to the discipline.
• Comply with environmental and social requirements as relevant to the discipline.
• Maintain environmental and social risk mitigation techniques.
• Maintain sustainability initiatives relevant to the work area and progress report.
• Act consistently with sustainability expectations.

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical
• Relevant National Qualification on NQF5
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mining (Advantageous)
• Competency A
• DMRE-approved Blasting Certificate
• A2 Safety Training and Legal Liability (Advantageous)
• SA Drivers Licence
• Technical understanding, with 5 years of relevant operational experience in mining.
• Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.
• Basic understanding of commercial explosive products and their properties, including initiation systems (where applicable).
• Theory of effective drill set-up and drilling techniques (where applicable).
• Documentation, sign-off and approval processes.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led, high performance and change.
• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.