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Job Description
The Mine Overseer Logistics has the Legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHSA section 26 of 1996. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that a dedicated section of the operational process operates effectively from a current and future best practice perspective, with a time frame of 1-2 years.
Activities will include (but not limited to) Managing and co-ordinating the following:
- Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to and improved upon in the section
- Ensure daily calls are met and investigate any deviations/shortfalls/breakdowns or damages and resolve with or without assistance
- Inspections, follow-ups and meetings with production team to identify and resolve any constraints that will affect production
- Audit the process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards
- Review and introduce mining best practices to enhance performance efficiencies over long term.
- Control and monitor, availability/utilization of all the resources under his control, following up on all the reports and investigating all incidents/accidents in area of appointment
- Liaising with production Mine Overseer and Section Manager / Engineer regarding logistical requirements on a daily basis
This role is in the Engineering – Logistics Department and is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager
Qualifications
- Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines (essential)
- Mine overseer 2.14.1 plus 2.13.12 appointment (essential)
- Blasting Certificate (essential)
- Mining Degree or Diploma (advantageous)
- First Aid Certificate
Experience:
- At least 5 years’ mining experience
- Bord & Pillar Mining experience will be advantageous
- Logistic experience as a Logistic Co-Ordinator / Mine Overseer or practical experience in a Logistical Area / Section
Knowledge & Skills
- Computer literate
- Mine Health and Safety Act knowledge
- Medically fit
- Valid Drivers licence
Essential Competencies
- Developing Strategies – Is focused on developing strategies; thinks in the longer term and anticipates trends; envisages the future and adopts a visionary approach.
- Producing Output – Is focused on activity and works quickly; keeps busy and maintains productivity; is comfortable multi-tasking to produce output.
- Making Decisions – Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.
- Directing People – Are comfortable leading people; coordinates and directs groups; seeks to control things.
- Interacting with People – Is lively and projects enthusiasm; is talkative in making contact; is focused on interacting and networking with people.
- Team Working – Works participatively with others; is democratic and encourages team contributions; collaboratively involves others in decision-making.
- Providing Insights – Is focused on continuously improving things; provides insights by identifying key issues; makes intuitive judgments.
- Empowering Individuals – Motivates individuals by empowering them; seeks to inspire people and groups; gives encouragement to others.