Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Mine Overseer to be placed in Bakubung Mine ,near Rustenburg,North West. The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager. 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.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
xc2xb7 Supervise and lead underground crews to achieve production and quality targets to project scope
xc2xb7 Effective control, planning and organising for safe achievement of production targets in line with contractual requirements
Effective Mining operational management (all aspects, ventilation and service extensions, the lining operation, mark, drill and blast cycle)
xc2xb7 Accurate, timely, relevant reporting and administration in line with legal appointment
xc2xb7 Effective risk management and compliance with MHSA, SHEQ, M&RC and client requirements
xc2xb7 Effective self and team management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives
xc2xb7 Ensuring the safety of all employees under his/her control
xc2xb7 Enforce and monitor all risk assessment processes and liaise with safety department
xc2xb7 Be responsible for environmental and housekeeping standards
xc2xb7 Be willing to assist in developing new methods of sinking to enhance safety, productivities and efficiencies
Achieving operational targets and comply with legal regulations of DMR, Client and
Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
xc2xb7 Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
xc2xb7 Mine Overseers' Certificate of Competency (Fiery Mines)
xc2xb7 Blasting Certificate (Fiery Mines), and Strata 3 Certificate
xc2xb7 Relevant Gas Testing
xc2xb7 Valid EB Driver's Licence
xc2xb7 Valid First Aid certificate (If not available, obtain on on-boarding)
xc2xb7 MS Office Proficient (Word and Excel)
xc2xb7 Excellent planning, organising, leading and controlling skills
xc2xb7 Proficiency in English both verbal and written
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
xc2xb7 Minimum 5 years of experience from obtaining a Mine Oversee Certificate
xc2xb7 5 years' experience acting as a Mine Overseer
xc2xb7 Experience in managing the work of subcontractors in a mining/underground environment
xc2xb7 Experience in shaft sinking, silo lining, and Drop Raise
xc2xb7 Experience working with unstable ground conditions and experience in long anchors, wet Crete and concrete work)
xc2xb7 Experience in civil work
xc2xb7 Extensive knowledge and understanding of mining operations
xc2xb7 Sound knowledge of explosives
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
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• Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.