Mine Overseer Technical Assistant (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To assist the Mine Manager in leading the Mining Team in the cost-effective optimisation and extraction of the ore body and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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 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
• Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

To be developed and eventually be responsible for:

Mining Management:

• Manage the day-to-day activities f operating mine as delegated by the Mine Manager
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training

Project Management

• Coordinate, implement and execute projects that have been identified by Senior Management

Ore Body Optimisation:

• Optimise Ore Body in compliance the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy as directed and under guidance from the Mine Manager

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 

Systems: 

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Job Skills: 

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to assist the Mine Manager in leading the Mining Team in the cost-effective optimisation and extraction of the ore body and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and its Regulations

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or Technikon Diploma
• Mine manager Certificate
• Mine Overseer Certificate
• Mine Health and Safety Act (3.1) appointment

Experience:

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

Closing Date:  30 September 2026