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Foreman, Mining - LephalaeJob Advert SummaryPURPOSE:To ensure and maintain a safe, healthy and productive work environment.Minimum RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:N4: Engineering Relevant (Essential/Minimum or)N4: Production (Essential/Minimum)Certificate Blasting For Fiery Mines (Essential/Minimum)Certificate First Line Management (Essential/Minimum)N Dip: (Relevant) (Recommended/Desirable)EXPERIENCE:3-5 years Relevant mining operations and maintenance experience in a Plant/Mining environment (Essential/Minimum) OperationalREQUIREMENTS:Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)Duties & ResponsibilitiesBudget and Cost ControlAssist in preparation of section's annual budget by forecasting operational and manpower costMonitor expenditure and costs on a regular basisEffective People ManagementOptimised team manned by staff which are motivated/empowered and led by sound performance management/transformational leadership practicesPromote teamwork/provide support and manage performance by creating/maintaining individual development plans for subordinatesProvide input on recruitment/Human Resources (HR) related activities of reporting staffEquipment Operations and ControlEnsures maintenance and monitoring of equipment and machinesOptimise monitoring and maintenance to ensure minimal downtimeMaintain a system to register and schedule, preventative monitoring of equipment and machinesOperational SupportManage and optimize drilling and blasting operationsManage and control explosives magazineCoordinate and communicate blasting plans and operations with PIT managementConduct inspections and compile reportsCo-ordinate borehole drilling as per requestCommunication of survey resultsLiaise with various department personnelPerformance ManagementDrive research and development initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and enhanced performanceKeep abreast of new developments and potential threats within designated area is identified and addressed timeouslyBenchmark plant / mining activities and track performance to indicate improvement opportunitiesProcess OptimisationResponsible for Health and Safety of all employees for area (Legal requirements/Logbooks)Responsible for optimising production through utilisation of section machineryResponsible for facilitating competency and discipline of employees within area of responsibilityFacilitating administration functions for area - general administration/ordering of spare/transport control/fireman's report and section reportsCost control and optimisationProduction EfficiencyAchieve production/drilling targets through optimum outputEnsure operational efficiency and qualityAssume responsibility for coordinating first line maintenance to limit plant / equipment downtimeControl stock levels (where applicable).Safe and Healthy Work EnvironmentMaintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations and practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures in line with set standardsEncourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operationsTechnical SupportProvide guidance and instruction to subordinatesPlanned task observations to be conducted on subordinatesPerform specified tasks within planned schedule as required per area of responsibilityEnsure compliance to planned maintenance schedulesBehavioural AlignmentDemonstrates the following:Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystemStewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethicalAbility to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutionsAbility to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empatheticResults oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effectiveThe appointment will be made in accordance with Exxaroxe2x80x99s Employment Equity policy.If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

JTJ Group