Vacancy: Pit Superintendent

Vacancy: Pit Superintendent

Menar

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

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12

  • Opencast Blasting Certificate

  • Competent person A certificate

  • National Diploma – Mining Engineering will be an advantage

  • Computer literacy – MS Office

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation

  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Proven leadership and managerial skills

  • English proficiency

  • Good report writing skills

  • Valid driver’s license

          

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

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

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

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

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 10 years open cast experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years middle management experience.

  • Processing plant and mine planning experience will be advantageous

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overseeing daily mining operations for enhanced efficiency and productivity.

  • Plan, organise, lead and monitor the production process.

  • Providing leadership and guidance to the mining team to achieve production targets.

  • Implementing, reinforcing, and ensuring compliance to safety standards and protocols.

  • Ensure optimal plant utilisation & availability.

  • Efficient people management harnessing collaboration and teamwork.

  • Collaborating with various departments to coordinate activities and resolve operational challenges.

  • Implementing best practices to improve overall pit performance.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by latest close of business 20 May 2024 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 

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