Shiftboss Production at Sasol

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position will be in support of Full Calender Operation (Fulco)

To manage, lead, organise and control production and to provide the leadership required to create a high performance team capable of reaching all of its set targets.  Execute the statutory duties according to Regulation 2.15.1 in his / her area of responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

CORE ELEMENTS OF JOB

1.       Safe Production – Carry out on a day to day basis the planning, organising, control and leadership that ensure that departments' KPI's are met to produce safe coal by ensuring

          -  Stonework, water and back bye areas, diamond drill and trunk conveyors

          -  Availability of Equipment Downtime / shift / MTTF /MTTR (infrastructure and in-section equipment)

          -  Adherance to Overhaul / maintenance program – plan vs. actual

 

2.      Implement operational projects, ensures operating compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in appointed area of responsibility

         -  Ensures adherence to Operating principles and legislation

         -  Compliance to governance bodies (standardisation committees)

         -  SOP / COP implementation and adherence

 

3.       Ensure availability of spares, equipment and resources required to ensure optimal production, including governance of Electronic time keeping

          -  Total cost of ownership (TCO)

          -  Electronic time keeping system adherence

 

4.       Provides first line solutions to employees reporting to him / her on any technical related problem

          -  Problems resolved

          -  Failure trend analysis and root cause elimination

 

5.       Safe Production – Support departments to achieve set targets by coordinating planning within appointed area of responsibility

          -  Rand per ton (R/t), Tons per CM per shift (t/cm/shift)

          -  Volumes vs. monthly TQF (Including Quality)

 

6.       Finance – Control costs to ensure production volumes are achieved within budget

          -  Delivery against budget and reporting calendar vs. target

 

7.       SHE – Ensure best in class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain required RCR

          -  SHE compliance rates vs. targets (especially major findings), % outstanding actions  on findings

          -  Zero harm, Zero fatalities, LWDCR

 

8.       Provide on the job training, coaching and career development

          -  Training days for department

          -  Planned Task observations

          -  Coaching of employees

          -  Engagement of employees

 

Please note:

• In line with Sasol’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• -Grade 12 with Maths and Science (Must)
• -Ability to obtain a valid Red Ticket
• -Certificate in Blasting for Fiery Mines, (Must)
• -Gas Testing, Competent A, First Aid Certificate
• -Mine Overseer Certificate of Competence (Wish)
• -Mining Engineering Diploma (Wish)
• -Valid drivers license (Must)
• -2 years total relevant experience as a Shiftboss will be to your benefit

 

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

MAJOR CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING

-  Supporting the mine in delivering on safe production within the budgeted allowances for engineering maintenance , balancing production targets with maintenance practices

-  Managing relationships between the mining and engineering departments

-  Ensuring that the various sets of legal requirements and engineering principles are met with in the operational environment

-  Influx of new technology that requires highly skilled workforce to manage the complexity

-  The management of service providers operating in the area of responsibility, providing sufficient supervision

-  The management of the procurement and supply side of the operational environment

 

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

-  This position has a 2.15.1 legal appointment and is accountable for managing the operational solutions and governance within the area of appointment at a mine within a

   highly regulated industry

-  Remote locations, equipment and infrastructure are underground and may be located over a wide area, the availability must be managed to ensure production targets are met

-  Complex interfaces with contractors and suppliers also exits

-  Information from various sources needs to be analyzed, interpreted and integrated to make trade-off decisions in the best interest of the area of responsibility

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY

People Leadership

• Inspirational:  Authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation.
• Builds Talent: Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage.

Note:

• Failure to provide Sasol with truthful information and valid documents will render your application null and void. 
• The Sasol Group / Sasol Mining will never request you to make any cash deposits/payments as part of the recruitment process.