Operations Supervisor (North West) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description
PURPOSE 

• To aim and on shift with regard of the operation supervisor is to ensure that a few tasks are carried out on site to safety. Environment and productivity and to assist the superintended and other line managers with the efficient and effective running of the site. The operation supervisor is the responsible supervisor on shift.

Responsibilities

Business/ functional management

• Execute their operational and technical duties in line with organizational directives, as provided by the superintended or reporting line manager.
• Support implementation of business initiatives as directed in their area.

Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management

• Work with materials and equipment in a cost-effective way, as per standard operating procedure and practice notes as directed by the line manager.
• Ensure all compliances to material usage requirements in executing of their duties.

Risk management & compliance, incl. ESG responsibility

• Execute all duties in strict compliance to SHEQ policies, procedures and legislation to ensure the company’s responsibilities are met.
• Comply with all reporting information requirement, as set by the superintendent.

Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)

• Ensure professional interaction with stakeholders, at operator to junior management level.
• Maintain working relationship with support function on site and at head office, as required to deliver in their section against standards.
• Engage with peers and seniors on the project to ensure projects objectives are achieved as per instruction.

Operation & Projects Management

• Contributes to plan / shift work, in line with projects goals.
• Responsible for operational execution of work assigned to them, through delivery of their own tasks and duties, as well as supervision of the work for the team on shift

Management Operating system &Reporting

• Ensure all paperwork and posters are displayed on the site office wall and kept up to date.
• Ensure all reported near misses are recorded following procedure and submitted to the superintendent each week

Technical Management

• Responsible for adherence to technical standards and work methods, for their section, in accordance with organizational and client requirements, policies, procedure and legislation.

SHEQ Manager

• Checking the sums are right on plans drawings and quantities and  that all materials and work are to the specifications. Records the condition of plant arriving on site on a form with photograph.

Staff Management

• Execute duties in full compliance of safety, training and health requirements. Remain up to date with personal professional development. Assist superintendent with ensuring operational delivery in areas as assigned.

Culture & climate

• Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement for the duration of the project.
• Align with client culture requirements as directed by their line manager.

Requirements
Qualification

• National diploma in civil or mining/ Metallurgical/ industrial Engineering or Equivalent.
• B Tech in civil or Mining/  Metallurgical Engineering or Equivalent

Experience

• At least 1 to 2 years tailings deposition experience working in a mining/ Tailings environment.

Skills, Qualities & Abilities Required

• Solid understanding of the mining industry with specific emphasis on Tailings business.
• Knowledge and understanding of the national legislation, standards and bylaw application to tailings business. Excellent knowledge and understanding of technical and operational aspect core to the tailings industry. First line supervision – management theory and application