KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent Will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
• Ensures compliance with the Mines Act.
• Ensures workplace safety and environmental standards are established and met, and that standards and procedures are communicated to site personnel
• Assists with filling personnel requirements for mine and other departments
• Assists with sourcing and filling equipment needs
• Prioritizes tasks and delegates workload to mine crews and monitors progress.
• Provides leadership and encourages performance
• Communicates routinely and effectively with the Shift manager and other supervisory personnel as required
• Tracking, analysis and or equipment to ensure optimum usage assisting Mine Captains in pit where there is found to be excessive under/over utilization of equipment.
• Manage all disciplinary hearings to get zero backlog of cases
• In charge of the operations in the pit within a section or two.
• To follow correct instructions from the respective supervisor and laid down procedure and regulations.
• Performs other related duties that may be required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in Mine Engineering / Mineral Science or any related qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid Blasting Certificate
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• 5 years’ relevant experience in mining is required, (preferably 1 year’s supervisory experience)
• Comfortable working with machines, and mechanically adept
• Knowledge of mining rules and regulations
• Proven track record of supervising and managing people