To supervise the Mining teams and processes to achieve operational objectives in a safe and efficient manner and in line with legislative requirements This is a legal appointment in terms of the Minerals Act and Regulations 2.15.1.
Minimum Required Qualification:
NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults.
National Certificate Supervisor Operations (QCTO).
DMR Blasting Certificate (post 1 June 2017) or DMR recognised Mining Operations Level 2 (MQA) and Rock Breaker Level 3 (MQA).
The Appointee should:
Minimum of 3 years mining experience at the level of a Miner (Graduates with 6 months mining experience and 3 months Supervisory experience).
Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
Clear security screening record.
Advantageous Qualifications:
Mine Overseer Certificate.
NQF 6 (Diploma or advance Certificate) in Mining Engineering.
Additional Requirements:
Valid driver's license (if applicable).
Key Responsibilities:
Inspection of temporary and permanent support installations and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
Inspection of machinery, equipment and safety devices and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
Inspection of barricades, barricading off back areas, hazardous areas and abandoned workings and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
Perform early and late shift examinations as specified.
Conducting tests for flammable and harmful gases and taking appropriate measures to ensure gas percentages are within the permissible limits.
Ensure that the routing and control of mine air are consistent with legal and management specifics.
Measurement of velocities and temperatures and taking appropriate measures to ensure velocities and temperatures are within the permissible limits.
Reporting/dealing with any sub-standard conditions and acts related to gases, mine air, velocities and temperatures.
Assessing and monitoring the performance of production teams against legal and management specifics with regards to early.
Taking appropriate measures to ensure team members are familiar with legal and management specifics and are competent to perform their duties.
Deal with sub-standard conditions/acts and poor working performance.
Following the prescribed procedural requirements for the investigation and completion of accident/incident reports.
Prescribe/support preventative action taken.
Communicating findings to all persons concern.
Following up on preventative action taken and deal with non-adherence to instructions.
Completion of legal reports and assisting with investigations for formal inquiries.
Checking attendance registers and maintaining records for time worked.
Monitoring and advising on the ordering and procurement of explosives.
Obtaining and recording daily/weekly production statistics.
Ensuring the availability of the required certification/written permission for the performance of sensitive or hazardous tasks.
Communicating information to team via notice boards and/or formal briefings regarding targets, ventilation, survey, geological and safety issues.
Recording all specified inspections required by the Minerals Act.
Interpretation and communicating all instructions related to the mining of the area.
Submitting all checklists or formal controls required for the operation of hazardous machinery and equipment.
Completing and presenting written disciplinary forms.
Effective management of performance management systems.
Interpretation and communication of production objectives.
Verifying stock levels and delivering of materials and equipment.
Utilising applicable system for the ordering of materials and equipment.
Forecasting development objectives for measuring month in conjunction with team members
Predicting resource requirements for planned production objectives.
Communicating logistic needs to relevant support departments.
Discussing production objectives and constraints with team.
Monitoring contract work in area of responsibility.
Obtaining and communicating operational statistics to the development teams, production, safety, attendance, efficiencies and zero tolerance compliance.
Selecting and communicating relevant information about production achievements or delays to both parties.
Involving team members in decision-making and problem solving.
Assisting during breakdowns or emergencies and coordinating support from other disciplines.
Encouraging co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and operational personnel.
Monitoring material usage and ensuring that the use of reclaimed material is optimised.
Arranging expertise for problems beyond the scope of existing resources.
Co-coordinating the activities of the haulage servicemen allocated to the area.
Maintain quality working methods and sequences and work performances to support the continuance of the mining cycle.
Ensuring team activities support each other in the mining cycle.
Monitor and advise the teams on working methods and scheduling.
Supporting the training and development of employees.
Supporting the logistics process.
Promoting communication with suppliers and economic resource departments.
Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment such as the BeQ.
Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence.
Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff