Job Openings at Tharisa

Drilling Management

• Supervise the operational drilling across TM by implementing and driving adherence to the daily plan and established targets as well as monitoring the use, management, and maintenance of all drilling equipment.
• Implement the drilling procedure at TM by ensuring blocks are first appropriately cleaned, holes are drilled to the predetermined depth and width and are appropriately charged for blasting.
• Minimise the operational cost per shift by ensuring all resources used in the drilling function are used as efficiently as possible by limiting errors and planning the implementation of the daily plan optimally.
• Supervise the drilling shift by providing guidance and enforcing adherence to drilling and operational targets as well as to ensure that safety meeting, safe declarations and risk assessments are done before drilling commences.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the Drill function by identifying new ways of working that reduce costs and optimise resource yield without compromising the safety of the personal on the mine and the operations in and of itself.
• Drive sustainable drilling practices across the Drilling function by optimising the use of materials and implementing the most effective D&B designs to produce a maximum yield of reef and ore.
• Enforce comprehensive safety management protocols, in relation to the drilling functions operating requirements of the equipment, by upskilling the team members and ensuring total compliance to policies to reduce risk and minimise injuries or death on duty and driving the longevity of the drilling equipment.
• Drive and enforce compliance around all drilling practices within Tharisa Minerals,
• Compile shift specific data by analysing shift performance against their established kpi’s and monitoring their achievement of their kpi’s and raising any potential concerns with the Pit Superintendent to ensure operations are optimised.
• Conduct an initial inspection of the drilling site, identifying any blast misfires and cracks and provide shift specific reports on daily operating effectiveness and tracking towards the daily plan ensuring targets are met.
• Implement all relevant standard operating procedures required throughout the course of the shift’s operation ensuring the team operates as safely as possible whilst also ensuring the maintenance of equipment, driving the optimal functioning of the drilling operations.

Financial Management

• Follow budgeting guidelines and bring about the necessary changes to curb costs to achieve annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring planned spend and budget for the drilling function is not exceeded.

Health and Safety

• Enforce regulatory frameworks and company COP guidelines in relation to Health and Safety by continuously updating all relevant policies and procedures as required and ensuring that they are appropriately communicated with the staff.
• Regularly engage with staff by running regular meetings ensuring all SHEQ policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards related to drilling and blasting operations.
• Conform to the Mine Health and Safety Act guidelines in terms of safety by continuously updating drilling procedures ensuring that they are understood and implemented by all drilling staff.
• Facilitate the daily Safety meeting before proceeding to the worksite ensuring all staff in the function are aware of the Health and Safety requirements of the mine and the specific worksite to minimise any unnecessary risk.
• Monitor the use of the personal protection equipment (PPE) by the drilling function at TM, reporting any additional PPE requirements to ensure the safety of the team and compliance to operating procedures.
• Conduct inspections of the drilling sites, clearing any non-compliant materials and equipment driving safety and ensuring all operations are conducted optimally.
• Conduct site risk assessments to determine the safety and level of risk for operations and implement steps to reduce the risks to the operation.

People Management

• Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the Department and, by extension, the organisation.

Resource Management

• Manage the procurement and maintenance of drilling equipment, explosives, and related tools by collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment required for drilling and blasting activities at the most cost-effective rates.

Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or communicated with all relevant stakeholders, to manage expectations and timelines.
• Utilise opportunities presented to enhance the relationship between management, unions, and employees, and implement processes to maximise a collaborative working relationship.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4

Certifications:

• Blasting Certificate / Rock breaking equivalent MQA qualifications in Surface Mining
• Competent “A” certificate
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Fire Fighting certificate
• Production Foreman certificate/proof

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years mining experience in open cast mining of which 2 years should be as a production supervisor.
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI

go to method of application »

Role Context

Risk Assessment and Management

• Identify, assess and manage risks associated with mining activities, to ensure that the assigned area of responsibility meets the requirements as set by the Tharisa Minerals (TM) safety policies and procedure, maintaining compliance with the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement, reporting key findings to management to keep them informed.
• Monitor all safety and risk control programmes and projects to ensure that the key objectives are achieved, recommending improvements where needed.
• Evaluate safety and risk control by reporting on key insights and statistical data to keep management informed of the latest safety and risk developments identified.
• Manage the safety department's budget, including allocating resources for safety initiatives and programs, to ensure that all inspections, initiatives, programs and audits are properly planned and implemented, with the expenditure meeting the approved budget allocation.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure all employees are well-informed about safety procedures and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness among all levels of the workforce by conducting a climate survey, to identify areas for improvement and ensure that TM remains as safe place to work with minimal incidents reported.

Incident Investigation and Response Management

• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents and near-misses, so as to ensure proper reporting to management and the relevant authorities.
• Develop action plans aimed at managing all Safety and Risk Control function within TM, to prevent future occurrences.
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans, including drills and exercises, to address potential emergencies such as fires, chemical spills, or cave-ins.

Safety Policies and Compliance Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures and programs in compliance with South African mining regulations and international safety standards, to ensure legal compliance of the mine.
• Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with any changes in mining safety regulations in South Africa, to ensure that TM maintains compliant with al new legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with environmental officers to ensure mining activities adhere to environmental regulations and minimise their impact on the environment.

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Regularly report on safety performance and risks identified to keep senior management informed of all latest developments.
• Act as a liaison between the company and relevant safety regulatory bodies, to obtain the needed support and insights from key subject matter experts, to ensure continuous safe practice and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Resource Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives.
• Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes.
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality outputs.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with Departmental procedures, to enable the usage of less resources more efficiently.

Safety Technology and Equipment

• Stay updated on safety technology and equipment by making recommendations for improvements or upgrades, to ensure all safety equipment is maintained and in working order.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Safety Management within the mining or other relevant industry
• Degree (NQF7) or equivalent Mining Qualification is advantageous

Certifications:

• ISO 19001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Auditing Certificate
• COMSOC 1 and 2
• Blasting Ticket/Trade Test Certificate
• SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC or equivalent Certificate
• Incident/Accident Investigation Training
• Legal Liability Training
• Train the Trainer (facilitator training)

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ technical experience in SHE, Production or Process within the mining or similar industry
• Experience in conducting audits and engaging in the implementation of ISO initiative and/or contractual interventions within a mining company.
• First Aid/Firefighting Training
• Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Management
• Valid Driver’s License (code 08)
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI