Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Shift Supervisor to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Mine Overseer. 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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Safe achievement of production and quality targets in line with DMR, Cementation Africa’s and client requirements
• Stakeholder engagement
• Effective self-management and alignment with Cementation Africa’s 1st Choice values and leadership initiatives
• Supervise and lead underground crews to achieve production and quality targets to project scope
• Cost containment through effect cost control and efficient target achievement
• Self and team understand and comply with legal regulations and Cementation Africa’s policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows and target achievement
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation in alignment with legal regulations and Cementation Africa’s standards, policies and procedures
• Accurate, timely, relevant reporting and administration
• Effective risk management and compliance with MHSA, SHEQ, Cementation Africa’s and client requirements
  

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Blasting Certificate of Competency
• Recognised Shift Supervisor Certificate
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Sound levels of English literacy and numeracy (minimum NQF 3)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Good communication skills (English literacy and numeracy at minimum NQF 3)
• Team leadership skills
• Sound planning, co-ordination and monitoring skills
• Resourceful problem solver who can work within agreed parameters

• 3 years' experience in an underground mining environment as a Developer/Stoper in a trackless mechanised underground mining environment 
• Experience in an underground mining environment as a Shift Supervisor (Advantageous)
• Experience in sinking of declines with trackless mining equipment is required
• Mining, sinking, development, stoping and Timberman experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of SHEQ standards and requirements

1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
2. Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.