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Ensure health and safety by adhering to all legislative requirements, procedures, standards and guidelines
Lead, control and motivate team to ensure that all Safety, Health, Environmental and Production targets are achieved
Communicate all legal and operational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines relevant to area of responsibility and ensure they are implemented and followed
Ensure effective cost control and that costs are allocated effectively and that the various sections stay within budget
Maintain section infrastructure to complement the Operational value chain from coal face to plant
Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed
Meeting production targets with strict adherence to maintenance and production schedules
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with other stakeholders to complement the operational value chain
This role is in the Mining department at a Band 6 level and reports to the Section Manager.
Qualifications
B Tech/ BSC in Mining Engineering (BSc) (NQF Level7)
Intermediate Management Developmental Programme or equivalent
In Possession of Mine Overseer or Mine Managers’ Certificate of Competency
Computer literate: MS Office
Valid driver’s license
Fiery Mine Blasting Ticket/ Rock Breaking qualification for Fiery Mines
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in an Underground Coal Mine environment
At least 2 years' experience as an appointed Shift Boss
At least 2 years’ acting experience as Mine Overseer
Additional Information
Knowledge of mine planning principles and processes
Knowledge of Thermal Coal core value chain and Operational Codes of Practices and Procedures