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Mine Overseer UG (Roadbuilding & Water Pumping), D2

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT011/26GS 

Closing date: 12 February 2026

The role:

 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
• MOC for Fiery Mines
• 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
• MMC for Fiery Mines
• Safety Courses S2 ORMP
• Acting experience as an underground Mine Overseer
• ECSA
• Coaching and Mentoring Training
• Experience in Roadbuilding, water pumping and Outbye support activities

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• 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
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only