Canyon Coal

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Vacancy: Pit Foreman

The Company would like to recruit a Pit Foreman to be based at Gugulethu Colliery located within the Msukaligwa Municipality.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Grade 12 

  • English proficiency 

  • Valid driver’s license 

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation 

  • Knowledge of Opencast Mining management and practices 

  • Competent A 

  • Dewatering practices and management of pumping team experience 

  • Opencast Blasting Certificate (Advantage) 

  • Engineering qualifications (advantage) 

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: 

  • Physically fit and able to pass a medical/fitness test. 

  • Must have a clear criminal record and be willing to undergo a criminal check 

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Ability to operate without supervision and be able to work under pressure. 

  • Be a self–starter and able to work according to targets/deadlines. 

  • Integrity, reliability, and ethics. 

EXPERIENCE: 

  • Minimum of 4 years relevant supervisory experience 

  • Experience in a coal mining environment is an added advantage. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Plan, organize and monitor the production process. 

  • Ensure optimal plant utilization & availability. 

  • Ensure compliance with Safety and Quality policies, procedures, and standards. 

  • Shift line-up and hand-over 

  • Management of pit dewatering strategies 

  • Technical supervision 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by the latest close of business on 14 December 2023 to: gugulethurecruitment@canyoncoal.com

No late applications will be accepted. 

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments.