Mine Overseer

Seriti

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Mine Overseer UG, D2

Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: NDC055/26GS

Closing date: 02 July 2026

The role

The purpose of this role is to direct and control the activities of employees engaged in performing a variety of production operations aimed at achieving planned production targets as well as ensure the effective use of available resources in a safe and sustainable manner.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to

Ensures the effective management of employees to achieve all Safety, Health, Environmental, Planning and Production targets
Legal responsibility for all activities under his/her control with regards to safety
Responsible for the day-to-day management for his/her section with regards to safety, production and costs
Planning in short and medium term to ensure targets are met
Communicates all relevant legal and operational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensures that these are implemented and followed
Ensure that operational planning and production targets are achieved.
Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with other operational managers to compliment the operational value chain
Meeting production targets with strict adherence to maintenance and production schedules

Requirements

Grade 12 Mathematics or Math Literacy, English, NQF Level 4
Further Education and Training Certificate in Mining Operations
UG Blasting Certificate / Rock Breaking qualification for Fiery Mines
Completed MOC or Mining Intern Programme
Minimum 4 years’ experience as an appointed underground Shiftboss in a production environment
Completed 1000 UG risk shifts
Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with high regard for safety and good safety record
Sound knowledge of underground operations
Good managerial, supervisory, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
Ability to plan, co-ordinate, control activities, cope with pressure, innovative and a self-starter
Have sound knowledge of safety systems and standards and high regard to safety, regulations and standards
Computer literate: MS Office
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

BSc Eng., B Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Eng. or National Diploma in Coal Mining Engineering
Safety Courses S2 ORMP
Acting experience as an underground Mine Overseer
ECSA
Coaching and Mentoring Training
Experience in Roadbuilding, water pumping, dyke, stonework and Outbye support activities

Please note

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A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
All applicants are thanked for their interest
Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
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