Mine Overseer Non Production at Anglo American

Job Description

The Mine Overseer Logistics has the Legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHSA section 26 of 1996. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that a dedicated section of the operational process operates effectively from a current and future best practice perspective, with a time frame of 1-2 years.

Activities will include (but not limited to) Managing and co-ordinating the following:

• Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to and improved upon in the section
• Ensure daily calls are met and investigate any deviations/shortfalls/breakdowns or damages and resolve with or without assistance
• Inspections, follow-ups and meetings with production team to identify and resolve any constraints that will affect production
• Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards
• Review and introduce mining best practices to enhance performance efficiencies over long term.
• Control and monitor, availability/utilization of all the resources under his control, following up on all the reports and investigating all incidents/accidents in area of appointment       
• Liaising with production Mine Overseer and Section Manager / Engineer regarding logistical requirements on a daily basis

This role is in the Engineering - Logistics Department and is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager

Qualifications

• Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines (essential)
• Mine overseer 2.14.1 plus 2.13.12 appointment (essential)
• Blasting Certificate (essential)
• Mining Degree or Diploma (advantageous)
• First Aid Certificate

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ mining experience
• Bord & Pillar Mining experience will be advantageous
• Logistic experience as a Logistic Co-Ordinator / Mine Overseer or practical experience in a Logistical Area / Section

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer literate
• Mine Health and Safety Act knowledge
• Medically fit
• Valid Drivers licence

Essential Competencies

• Developing Strategies - Is focused on developing strategies; thinks in the longer term and anticipates trends; envisages the future and adopts a visionary approach.
• Producing Output - Is focused on activity and works quickly; keeps busy and maintains productivity; is comfortable multi-tasking to produce output.
• Making Decisions - Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.
• Directing People - Are comfortable leading people; coordinates and directs groups; seeks to control things.
• Interacting with People - Is lively and projects enthusiasm; is talkative in making contact; is focused on interacting and networking with people.
• Team Working - Works participatively with others; is democratic and encourages team contributions; collaboratively involves others in decision-making.
• Providing Insights - Is focused on continuously improving things; provides insights by identifying key issues; makes intuitive judgments.
• Empowering Individuals - Motivates individuals by empowering them; seeks to inspire people and groups; gives encouragement to others.