The company would like to recruit a Mining 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 willing to undergo criminal check

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills

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

• Sound knowledge of earth moving machinery

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

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 years relevant supervisory experience

•   Experience in a coal mining environment is an added advantage

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organise and monitor the production process

• Ensure optimal plant utilisation & availability

• Ensure compliance to 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 latest close of business 10 June 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