Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Mine Overseer to be placed at Zibulo NS Decline Development, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.Job descriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Supervise and lead underground crews to achieve production and quality targets to project scope
• Effective control, planning and organising for safe achievement of production targets in line with contractual requirements
• Effective Mining operational management (all aspects, ventilation and service extensions, the lining operation, mark, drill and blast cycle)
• Accurate, timely, relevant reporting and administration in line with legal appointment
• Effective risk management and compliance with MHSA, SHEQ, M&RC and client requirements
• Effective self and team management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives
• Ensuring the safety of all employees under his/her control
• Enforce and monitor all risk assessment processes and liaise with safety department
• Be responsible for environmental and housekeeping standards
• Be willing to assist in developing new methods of sinking to enhance safety, productivities and efficiencies
• Achieving operational targets and comply with legal regulations of DMR, Client and M&RC's

Minimum requirementsSuitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Mine Overseers' Certificate of Competency (Fiery Mines)
• Blasting Certificate (Fiery Mines), and Strata 3 Certificate
• Relevant Gas Testing and Flameproofing Certificates for Coal Mines (Essential)
• Valid EB Driver's Licence
• Valid First Aid certificate (If not available, obtain on on-boarding)
• MS Office Proficient (Word and Excel)
• Excellent Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling skills
• Proficiency in English both verbal and written

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience from obtaining a Blasting Certificate [Fiery Mines], including drill and blast experience
• At least 1 years of experience as a Mine Overseer in a coal mines and sound knowledge of explosives
• Experience in decline development and trackless mechanised mining
• Experience working with unstable ground conditions and experience in long anchors, wetcrete and concrete work
• Experience in stone work
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of mining operations
• Experience in managing the work of subcontractors in a mining/underground environment

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.Disclaimer * The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.

• Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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