Active Jobs at Samancor Chrome

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To effectively operate a stoping panel and/or development end during a shift by ensuring safe working practices, continuous inspection of panel and/or end conditions, planning to achieve operational targets and monitoring the availability of resources.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Stope with control/overbreak control
• Square meters produced/Development meters produced
• Conduct shift preparation duties correctly safely and according to standards 
• Initial examination to standard
• Monitor and control a production section during a shift
• Record and communicate any deviations from the normal blasting sequence to the shift Boss in the Daily Report
• Complete end shift reports 
• Receive and document all explosives received and used in his area of responsibility
• Declare workplace safe before normal mining operations start daily.

Added Responsibilities:

• Miner duties relating to the responsibilities regarding the Care and Maintenance of a mine
• Routine inspections and safe declarations as per the MHSA
• Good housekeeping on the mine
• Relieving duties as a Shiftboss

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3
• Blasting Certificate
• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements

Additional Qualifications:

• Shift Supervisor Certificate will be advantageous

Experience:

• 4 years relevant mining experience

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

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Description

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of baseline- and issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and 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 Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve BBBEE/HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented
• 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:

• Maintain and improve relationship with stakeholders
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction
• Key Customers: Production, Logistics, Finance, Marketing

BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Mining Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the mine
• Ensure that the work performed is in accordance with the prescribed training
• Ensure that the person performing the work has the required authority.

Ore Body Optimisation:

• Optimise Ore Body in compliance the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy.

Strategic Planning:

• Manage the Strategic Plan (2-5 years)
• Manage the Life of Mine Plan.

Tactical Planning:

• Manage the Tactical Plan (< 1 year). 

Contractor Management:

• Contractor management regarding full operation of an underground mine. 

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Compile and control the Mining budget.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competence (Metalliferous Mining)
• Degree or Diploma in Mining 

Additional requirements:

• 8 years relevant Mining underground experience, preferably 3 year’s managerial experience

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of safe, cost-effective production, mining legislation and statutory requirements

Competencies Required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Acting with Integrity

CLOSING DATE: 20 FEBRUARY 2026

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Description

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 enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover (labour in line with budget and achieve BBBEE, HDSA and Female targets)
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies (IDP’s to be linked to performance results and implemented)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, discipline, overtime)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Maintain and improve relationships with all internal and external customers, by ensuring customer satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Mining Management:

• Assist in the control, management and direction of the underground working of the mine

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 (e.g. Scrutinize and Control overtime abuse):

• 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.

Other:

• Prepare operational plans for mine, monitor costs, report progress
• Lead the mining operations and engineering team and manage all mining personnel and resources
• Oversee the recruitment. Interviews and development of superintendents, supervisors, and operators, providing support and guidance to build an effective workforce
• Contribute to business strategy to improve company’s competitiveness, profitability and growth.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the section cost.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency (Mining) or Mine Manager’s Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Mining would be advantageous
• Trackless Board and Pillar Mining Experience (advantageous)
• At least 6 years’ experience, of which 2 years should be managerial experience
• Minimum of 4 years holder of a Blasting Certificate
• Minerals Act Regulation (2.14.1) appointment

Competencies Required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation, Leadership and Change Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication and Building strong teams
• Business Acumen

CLOSING DATE: 19 FEBRUARY 2026