Faceboss UG, C4, KRL031/24GS at Seriti

The role:

The role is responsible to ensure the health and safety of the team, ensure adherence to all policies and procedures while safely extracting coal to meet production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure that Codes of Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Legal Requirements are communicated and adhered to in area of responsibility.
• Execute and achieve agreed operational planning and production targets for area of responsibility.
• Plan, lead, organise and control section of responsibility.
• Supervise, coordinate and motivate the mining team in the area of responsibility.
• The role is Mine Health and Safety Act. appointed in terms of: Section 7 (4) of the MH&SA you are appointed to carry out certain functions of the manager and Minerals Act Regulation 2.9. 2 in force in terms of Schedule 4.4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act 1996 (Act No. 26 of 1996) (“MH&SA”), you are appointed, as a Face Boss, to assist the Manger in enforcing observation of regulations

Requirements:

• Grade 11 – Math, Science and English
• UG Rock Breaking / UG Blasting qualification
• Minimum 2 years appointed as a miner
• Solid knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, including keeping up to date with any changes to the Act
• Knowledge of safety, health and environmental within the coal mining industry
• Sound knowledge of core value chain and operational codes of practices and procedures
• In-depth knowledge relating to underground mining operations as described in the operations manual for continuous miner operations
• Knowledge of mine planning principles and processes
• Good knowledge of equipment capabilities and operating principles. (Basic operating skills)
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Valid driver’s license – Code 10 (for personnel transporters - buses)
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Safety Courses S2 ORMP
• Supervisory Development
• Special Area Officer