Mine Overseer (North West) at Samancor Chrome

Description

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:

Manage the Section:

• Ensure enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover (labour in line with budget and achieve BBBEE, HDSA and Female targets)
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies (IDP’s to be linked to performance results and implemented)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, discipline, overtime)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Maintain and improve relationships with all internal and external customers, by ensuring customer satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Mining Management:

• Assist in the control, management and direction of the underground working of the mine

Strategic Planning:

• Assist with the compiling of the Mine Strategic Plan (1-5 years)
• Accurately forecast & control mining & scheduling of mining and shutdown work according to the defined mining & engineering requirements.

Tactical Planning:

• Control the Tactical Plan (< 1 year).

Maintenance Management:

• Jointly define annual service level agreements with site maintenance personnel

Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the site is maintained (e.g. Scrutinize and Control overtime abuse):

• at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
• that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
• to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.

Other:

• Prepare operational plans for mine, monitor costs, report progress
• Lead the mining operations and engineering team and manage all mining personnel and resources
• Oversee the recruitment. Interviews and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support and guidance to build an effective workforce
• Contribute to business strategy to improve company’s competitiveness, profitability and growth.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the section cost.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency (Mining) or Mine Manager’s Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Mining would be advantageous
• Trackless Board and Pillar Mining Experience (advantageous)
• At least 6 years’ experience, of which 2 years should be managerial experience
• Minimum of 4 years holder of a Blasting Certificate
• Minerals Act Regulation (2.14.1) appointment

Competencies Required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation, Leadership and Change Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication and Building strong teams
• Business Acumen

CLOSING DATE: 19 FEBRUARY 2026