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Purpose of Job
To achieve defined performance targets in section through building of operator capabilities and planning, organizing and controlling the day-to-day Mining activities.
Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
Manage crew to meet production targets Manage safety, health and environmental issues in section
Ensure competence of crew Demonstrate continuous drive to improve Act as Relieving Shift Boss at times
Manage more complex mining activities Identify training and development needs of crew
Ensure adequate materials availability in section SAP inputs when acting as Shift Boss
Represent Shift Boss in OE meetings and transfer knowledge of OE reports to other Miners and Artisans
Ensure to take reasonable measures to ensure the health and safety of employees responsible for inspection
Oversee safe transport of team to and from the section Conduct start and end of shift inspections
Conduct statutory inspections e.g. gas & ventilation tests Complete statutory reports Perform risk assessments
Perform task observations Conduct at least rescue drill with team per month to rescue room and after all section moves
Oversee housekeeping of section Ensure team uses PPE and hand tools correctly
Do fire patrol when necessary
Ensure operators adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice
Command performance meetings with crew members
Manage attendance of crew Submit accurate and fully completed section reports on time
Maintain accurate operator records (e.g. valid licensing of operators)
Request necessary in section mining materials and resources
Ensure availability of adequate materials in section
Do SAP inputs (e.g. time and attendance and placing orders PTP when relieving shift boss)
Represent Shift Boss in Operational Excellence meetings
Transfer knowledge of Operational Excellence reports to other Miners and Artisans
Manage pillar extraction section (where applicable)
Act as relieving Shift Boss when required Compliance to elements measured by audits and checks by manager
Rectify findings on audit results Work completed to plan Minimum wastage and disruptions to production due to resource availability NQF standards and training matrix requirements met Responsible for personal training and development needs
Demonstrate self discipline by complying with legal and other requirements
Achieve people development targets for shift (KPIâÂ.Â.s and personal development plans)
Coach operators in section
Ensure all coaching and training is understood and applied by operators
Identify training and development needs of team and address them in consultation with other role players
Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members on their performance and address non-conformance
Understand mine requirements and ensures product / services meets mine requirements
Effective networking and liaison with technical, engineering and financial departments
Ensure transition of work from own shift to next shift
Apply new ideas / work methods to improve results
Provide information / assist with projects with technical / support functions
Assist with implementation of organizational change initiatives within own team
Formal Education
Completed National Senior Certificate/ Full N3 (with pure Maths and English/Business English)
Valid Blasting Certificate (for Fiery Mines)
Valid Red Ticket (or ability to obtain one)
Gas Testing certificate (8 gasses)
Competent A
Min Experience
Experience: 1+ relevant years of underground coal mining
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