Mine Overseer (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

Description

Purpose of the job:

• To optimise the mining operation and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations.  

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure 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:

• 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

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Government Certificate of Competency (Mine Overseers Certificate (Mining)
• Minerals Act Regulation (14.1) appointment

Additional qualifications:

• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements

Experience:

• 6 years relevant experience, with preferably 2 years managerial experience

Closing Date: 16 February 2026