MINE OVERSEER
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Mine Overseer |
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JOB GRADING: |
D-Lower |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Mining |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Mine Overseer is accountable for operationalising and executing the safe and efficient delivery of the delegated short and medium-term production plan. The role is primarily accountable for the application and continuous enhancement of safety standards and optimising sectional operational planning, scheduling and execution. The incumbent will be required to investigate and analyse operational deficiencies with a view to co-designing and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between operational teams, processes and systems.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matriculated or Equivalent with a Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency
- At least five years’ mine overseer experience in a deep level trackless mine
- Proven expertise in overseeing delivery of operational SHE campaigns
- Sound working knowledge of relevant Mine Health & Safety legislation
- Proven track record in delivering operational projects and leading contract work
- Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Accomplished team and people leader
- Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills
- Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
- Advanced practical mining experience with sound appreciation for full mining operational value chain
- Sound spoken and written English communication skills
- Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
- Established problem-solving skills with appreciation for business optimisation methodologies e.g., lean-six sigma, etc.
- Understands the processes, working culture and challenges associated with the business
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective people management practice by ensuring that roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
- Coach and guide front line leaders (FLL) to assume and maintain effective and direct leadership accountability over their operational teams in respect of safety management, shift planning, work assignment and direction, planned task observations, etc.
- In conjunction with the FLL, coordinate and advise on optimal team assignment relative to planned operational, production and related work cycles to ensure optimal safe and effective task delivery
- In conjunction with the FLL, coordinate and advise on operational logistics including stores, materials handling, equipment maintenance preparation and servicing to ensure end to end task planning, elimination of delays, etc.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, environmental, regulatory and related standards
- Ensure the establishment of safe, efficient and proper operation/use of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure identifying areas of remedial intervention as required
- Schedule and conduct operational safety, safe work practice, operational delivery, etc. inspections identifying areas of remedial intervention as required
- Actively provide and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership in line with safety, health and environmental standards
- Actively execute and monitor the application of various operational SHE campaigns
- Participate in and contribute toward the development, adjustment and execution of operational plans and schedules
- Participate in collaborative cross-functional team activities to share best practice, drive technical excellence and enhance sustainable commercial decision making
- Investigate and analyse operational delivery effectiveness with a view to recommending and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes and systems
- Contribute toward the development and execution of operational improvement and related projects
- Manage and monitor operational financial budgeting and management
- Manage relationships with key internal, Business Partner and external stakeholders by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards and, resolve issues and/or escalating issues in a timely manner
Closing Date: 16 January 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting