Mine Overseer at Gold Fields Limited

The Mine Overseer Infrastructure Main Shaft is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the South Deep main vertical shaft infrastructure and the associated ground handling systems. The vertical shaft is a 3000-metre single drop multiple shaft infrastructure comprising of 3 shafts and four winders. The horizontal ground handling system consists of an intricate network of 21 conveyor belts with numerous ore passes and box front systems. The incumbent’s core accountability is to ensure the safe, optimised and integrated functioning of the ground handling systems aligned to an integrated continuous operational cycle. Effective operational delivery relies extensively on advanced technical capability, intricate planning and scheduling skills, an unwavering drive for collaborative delivery and, exceptional safety leadership experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3/Equivalent NQF Level 4
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency for Scheduled Mines
• At least 7 years’ experience in managing a deep shaft environment as Shaft Mine Overseer
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration and, sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges
• Advanced practical mining experience with advanced proficiency in operational production planning and work scheduling
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills with appreciation for business optimisation methodologies e.g., lean-six sigma, etc.
• Be computer literate in MS Office
• Sound operational budgeting and cost management skills
• Project management competencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures and, operational standards, instructions and governance requirements
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions Schedule and conduct regular operational safety, safe work practice and operational delivery inspections ensuring appropriate remediation interventions are executed
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined and that effective team delivery is maintained
• Coach and guide Front Line Leaders (FLL) to assume and maintain effective and direct leadership accountability over their operational teams in respect of safety management, shift planning, work assignment, planned task observations, etc. and executing remedial measures as required
• Participate in and lead the formulation, adjustment, execution and active monitoring of all operational plans and schedules in relation to daily personnel, material and ore conveyancing, clearing of ore pass obstructions, horizonal conveyances management, large hard rock mining operations, etc.
• Collaborate with engineering support and planned maintenance teams to establish optimal safe, efficient operation/use of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure to optimise the mine's O4R (operating for reliability) and M4R (Maintain for Reliability) campaigns and, ensure continuous remediation plans are designed, executed and monitored.
• Participate in collaborative cross-functional team activities to share best practice, drive technical excellence and enhance sustainable commercial decision making
• Investigate and analyse operational delivery effectiveness with a view to recommending and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes and systems
• Contribute toward the development and execution of operational improvement and related projects
• Manage relationships with key internal Business Partners and external stakeholders, by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards. Ensure the timely resolution of any matters of concern and/or escalate issues in a timely manner
• Manage and monitor operational financial budgeting and management