Supervisor Engineering Shafts at Gold Fields Limited

The Supervisor Engineering Shafts assumes accountability for the overall safe and efficient operation of the shaft section.  The role leads and controls the shaft operations in accordance with safety standards and procedures to ensure the elimination of production delays and safety risks to personnel and risk of damage to the conveyance

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent qualification
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Mine Shaft environment
• Extensive Conveyor belt operational and maintenance experience
• Computer literacy, MS Office proficiency
• Be in possession of a valid drivers’ license (EB)
• Be declared medically fit for the position and the environment, as determined by the risk based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health and Safety Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening Test

Key Competencies:

• Intermediate operational safety experience with sound appreciation for safety standards and record management
• Good communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Proven organisation skills - planning, organising, leading, and controlling 
• Proven competence in basic rigging and slinging, and working at heights
• Working knowledge of planned maintenance systems
• Ability to manage, control and input into the financial budget of the responsible section

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance to all Shaft and related standards, regulations, and instructions, relevant Codes of Practice, and the escalation process where deviations and non-compliance are observed
• Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure maintenance according to organisational standards and the maintenance requirements
• Conduct Shaft examination in terms of the Mines Code of Practice and MHSA
• Perform lockout/tagout and risk assessments as per the Mines COP’s and Procedures
• Analyse breakdowns of previous shift at the beginning of each shift by evaluating previous corrective measures and allocate resources accordingly
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholder to minimize production delays
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implementing improvements and changes to maximize equipment utilisation
• Control magazines, including handling, controlling, receiving, and issuing explosives according to the MHSA and the Mines Standards and Procedures
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters
• Ensure the availability of approved mining layouts and production plans
• Responsible for maintaining water tunnels, declines and change houses where applicable
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
• Coordinate maintenance of the shaft, loading station, bins, shaft bottom and other shaft stations and levels
• Co-ordinate and supervise all slinging work
• Ensure safe and effective Railbound tramming and shaft operations
• Perform all duties relevant to the position, including standby, overtime and callouts

Closing Date: 21 July 2023