Job Post: Mine Overseer

Zululand Anthracite Colliery would like to recruit a Mine Overseer to be based at the mine’s production section.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required to be appointed:

  • At least a Grade 12 certificate

  • Mine Overseer’s certificate

  • Fiery mine blasting certificate

  • Gas testing certificate

  • Driver’s license & Computer efficient

  • At least 5 years mining experience with exposure to stonework, dykes, faults, low seam, conventional drill and blast, development and stooping, continuous miner development and stooping.

Advantageous:

  • Anthracite mining experience advantageous

  • Mining National Diploma/Degree will be advantageous

  • Mine manager certificate of competency will be an advantage

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Planning of short, medium- and long-term mining activities.

  • Record keeping of production costs, employee attendance, and tonnage mined.

  • The Control of the lamp rooms including all safety equipment that is used underground.

  • The control of all underground conveyor systems.

  • The control of operations and running of machinery as well as erection, re-erection and removal of machinery underground.

  • To control the supply of ventilation to all areas underground.

  • The control of safety in all working areas including employees.

  • To control receiving and issuing of explosives and destruction of old explosives.

  • To control the utilisation of all surface buildings i.e., Change rooms and laundry etc.

  • To ensure safety at shaft entrances and high walls by preventing water in rushes.

  • To ensure the safe keeping of all surface equipment.

  • To ensure that fencing in the shafts area and ventilation shaft area are intact.

  • To submit daily production, machine availability and employee attendance reports.

  • To ensure the shaft environmental compliance.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Applicable Legislation

  • Mining Methods & Processes

  • Computer Literacy

  • Interpersonal

  • Business Acumen

  • Change Management

  • Planning, leading, controlling and organising

  • Decision Making

  • Working to Mine Standards

  • Initiative

  • Interpersonal Understanding

  • Teamwork & Co-operation

  • Leadership Qualities

  • Motivational Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure, Safety and production orientated

  • Good communication, presentation and good leadership skills.

  • Human Resources management

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 5 PM, 05 July 2024

APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED THROUGH TO: cv@zulac.co.za

PLEASE NOTE:

Please attach all your qualifications as per the advert and the application letter. Due to a large number of applications expected; only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Preference will be given to African females and Indian males, in line with the company’s Employment Equity requirements.

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