Jobs Vacant at Sasol

Job Description

• To achieve defined performance targets in section through building of operator capabilities and planning, organizing and controlling the day-to-day Mining activities.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Manage crew to meet production targets Manage safety, health and environmental issues in section Ensure competence of crew Demonstrate continuous drive to improve Act as Relieving Shift Boss at times Manage more complex mining activities Identify training and development needs of crew Ensure adequate materials availability in section SAP inputs when acting as Shift Boss Represent Shift Boss in OE meetings and transfer knowledge of OE reports to other Miners and Artisans Ensure to take reasonable measures to ensure the health and safety of employees responsible for inspection Oversee safe transport of team to and from the section Conduct start and end of shift inspections Conduct statutory inspections e.g. gas & ventilation tests Complete statutory reports Perform risk assessments Perform task observations Conduct at least rescue drill with team per month to rescue room and after all section moves Oversee housekeeping of section Ensure team uses PPE and hand tools correctly Do fire patrol when necessary Ensure operators adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice Command performance meetings with crew members Manage attendance of crew Submit accurate and fully completed section reports on time Maintain accurate operator records (e.g. valid licensing of operators) Request necessary in section mining materials and resources
• Ensure availability of adequate materials in section Do SAP inputs (e.g. time and attendance and placing orders PTP when relieving shift boss) Represent Shift Boss in Operational Excellence meetings Transfer knowledge of Operational Excellence reports to other Miners and Artisans Manage pillar extraction section (where applicable) Act as relieving Shift Boss when required Compliance to elements measured by audits and checks by manager Rectify findings on audit results Work completed to plan Minimum wastage and disruptions to production due to resource availability NQF standards and training matrix requirements met Responsible for personal training and development needs Demonstrate self discipline by complying with legal and other requirements Achieve people development targets for shift (KPIâÂ.Â.s and personal development plans) Coach operators in section Ensure all coaching and training is understood and applied by operators Identify training and development needs of team and address them in consultation with other role players Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members on their performance and address non-conformance Understand mine requirements and ensures product / services meets mine requirements Effective networking and liaison with technical, engineering and financial departments Ensure transition of work from own shift to next shift Apply new ideas / work methods to improve results Provide information / assist with projects with technical / support functions Assist with implementation of organizational change initiatives within own team

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate/ Full N3 (with Maths and English/Business English)
• Valid Blasting Certificate (for Fiery Mines)
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid Red Ticket (or ability to obtain one)
• Valid driver’s license
• Gas Testing certificate (8 gasses)
• Competent A

Min Experience

• Experience: 2+ relevant years of underground coal mining

Professional Membership

Certifications

• C_Blasting Certificate (Underground)
• C_Gas Testing Certificate
• C_Flameproof Certificate

Licences

• Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)
• BC_Collaborates
• BC_Courage
• TC_Verbal Communication
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Drives Results
• TC_Risk Management
• TC_Mining Equipment Efficiency
• BC_Ensures Accountability

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Job Description

• To support production by providing effective electro-mechanical equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant, mine and/or equipment.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
• Understand planning work management system
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defi ned per discipline)
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
• Able to apply emergency procedures.
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment.
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participates in root cause analyses and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Lead by example (walks the talk)
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency.
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path)
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction.
• Mentor learners/artisans informally
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)
• Work effectively in a team
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress.
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety