Job Description

Company DescriptionCome and join this dedicated team as our Senior Shift Supervisor. The Senior Shift Supervisor has the Legal accountability with a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the Minerals Act and Regulations and is responsible to ensure compliance to Legal requirements and Management specifics, and the completion of records pertaining to his/her area of responsibility, as stipulated by the regulations.We have high standards. You'll ensure we meet them.Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Inspection of ground conditions and face preparation and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
• Inspection of temporary and permanent support installations and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
• Inspection of machinery, equipment and safety devices and taking appropriate action in the event of non-compliance to legal and management specifics.
• Conducting tests for flammable and harmful gases and taking appropriate measures to ensure gas percentages are within the permissible limits.
• Ensure that the routing and control of mine air are consistent with legal and management specifics.
• Measurement of velocities and temperatures and taking appropriate measures to ensure velocities and temperatures are within the permissible limits.
• Reporting/dealing with any sub-standard conditions and acts related to gases, mine air, velocities and temperatures.
• Taking appropriate measures to ensure team members are familiar with legal and management specifics and are competent to perform their duties.
• Deal with sub-standard conditions/acts and poor working performance.
• Following the prescribed procedural requirements for the investigation and completion of accident/incident reports.
• Checking attendance registers and maintaining records for time worked.
• Monitoring and advising on the ordering and procurement of explosives.
• Obtaining and recording daily/weekly production statistics.
• Ensuring the availability of the required certification/written permission for the performance of sensitive or hazardous tasks.
• Communicating information to team via notice boards and/or formal briefings, regarding targets, ventilation, survey, geological and safety issues
• Interpretation and communicating all instructions related to the mining of the area.
• Recording all specified inspections required by the Minerals Act.
• Submitting all checklists or formal controls required for the operation of hazardous machinery and equipment.
• Interpretation and communication of production objectives.
• Verifying stock levels and delivering of materials and equipment.
• Forecasting development objectives for measuring month in conjunction with team members
• Predicting resource requirements for planned production objectives.
• Communicating logistic needs to relevant support departments.
• Discussing production objectives and constraints with team.
• Assisting during breakdowns or emergencies and co-ordinating support from other disciplines.
• Encouraging co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and operational personnel.
• Monitoring material usage and ensuring that the use of reclaimed material is optimised.
• Maintain quality working methods and sequences and work
• performances to support the continuance of the mining cycle
• Ensuring team activities support each other in the mining cycle.
• Monitor and advise the teams on working methods and scheduling.

This role is at a band 7 level reporting to the Drilling Superintendent.Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Valid Blasting Certificate.
• Completed a Senior Shift Supervisor Certificate

Important: applications without qualification related attachments and certificates related to the role will NOT be consideredExperience, Knowledge and Skills

• 4 years open pit experience in drilling section.
• Relevant experience as a Shift Supervisor
• A valid driver's license.
• Computer Literacy

Additional InformationWho We AreWe aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.What We OfferWhen you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.Inclusion and DiversityAnglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.Closing Date: 12 September 2024

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