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Mine Overseer

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of Mine Overseer at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.

Job description

MAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Mine Overseer is responsible for ensuring efficient and safe operations within his/her area of responsibility through effective management of safety, efficiency, labour, quality, budget, compliance and reporting. The role of a Mine Overseer is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of mining activities. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of mining processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•    Understanding & application of Health & Safety Principles.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
•    Ability to work under pressure.
•    Ability to work independently. 
•    Team player.
•    Problem solving.
•    Results orientated.
•    Computer Literate (Microsoft Office).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Promote and assure adherence to safety, health and environmental policies, standards and procedures.
•    Identify unsafe and hazardous conditions and assess risk. 
•    Perform regular safety inspections.
•    Ensure emergency preparedness.
•    Maintain a comprehensive system for reporting and investigating incidents to prevent recurrence.
•    Plan, direct and assess Quality Management and recommend remedial actions where necessary.
•    Contribute to annual budget planning by providing input into operational, capex and labour budgets.
•    Implement cost-saving measures where possible.
•    Efficiently allocate and manage resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
•    Provide input into functional planning. Develop and implement production schedules that optimise output and              ensure operational plan is executed.
•    Identify recurring problems and derive creative solutions involving team members. 
•    Plan, implement, control and monitor approved changes in area of responsibility.
•    Provide input into workforce planning and implement approved labour plans.
•    Assess and provide feedback on employee performance to encourage continuous improvement.
•    Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to enhance teamwork and morale.
•    Address and resolve conflicts promptly to maintain a harmonious workplace.
•    Assess team development needs and close gaps.
•    Manage people development initiatives.
•    Ensure team performance meets standards, targets and objectives.
•    Obtain, check and refine information. Collate and submit reports. Conduct document control spot-checks.

Minimum requirements

•    Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
•    Certificate: Blasting (Required)
•    Certificate: Mine Overseer (Required

Miner Drill and Blast

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of a Miner at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape. MAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITY To perform mining activities required for rock breaking underground hard rock operations in order to achieve production targets and quality according to mine standards and procedures

Job description

• Attend Connect meeting with shift boss, the team and plan daily activities. 
• Conduct pre- and post-start inspection of LDV and operate LDV in accordance with safety standards.
• Conduct re-entry examination and declare area to the workplace as safe for roof preparation and roof bolting. Know and exercise safety pillars
• Allocate water down (dust allying) to Support Worker and ensure that it is done properly. Where necessary, assist the Support Worker in the execution of duties.
• Take wet and dry bulb temperatures and air velocity measurements and record in safe declaration.
• Instruct and supervise Support Worker Roof and Face Prep to perform barring operation in preparing the roof and to make safe. If Support Worker Roof and Face Prep is not available, perform barring operation and / or allocate barring operations to competent Support Workers. 
• Examine side walls for misfires and treat where required.
• Identify misfired explosives and explosive accessories and secure in appropriate old explosive boxes (cartridges / detonators). At end of shift, hand boxes over to Miner Charging and Blasting.  
• Instruct Support Worker to install and operate pumps (air / electric submersible water pump)
• Instruct Support Worker Roof and Face Prep to smooth out road way with scaler. If Support Worker Roof and Face Prep is not available, perform smooth out operation and / or allocate smooth out operations to competent support workers. 
• Mark roof lines by drawing in survey line as per survey note, draw in block lines.
• Mark holes for roof bolts on block grid as well as holes for services / eye bolts. 

Minimum requirements

• Certificate: Grade 12
• Certificate: Blasting Ticket for Scheduled Mines
• 4 Years’ experience as a underground C1 Miner in most of the disciplines (roof / face prep, charging and blasting)
• Valid Code B/EB Driver’s License
• Must obtain symbol B at Dover Assessment

Fitter Shaft and Winders

Introduction

Prepare, maintain and operate production equipment. Maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems and equipment. Conduct daily and weekly inspection on Winders as per MHSA and regulations

Job description

• Complete daily inspection checklists for tools, equipment and work areas. Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors.
• Conduct fitting work which supports maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installations of mechanical equipment per work orders and breakdown work orders. Consider direct environment risks.
• Assist Conduct fitting work which supports maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installations of mechanical equipment per work orders and breakdown work orders.
• Consider direct environment risks. With and monitor preventative and breakdown maintenance during shift. Report mechanical breakdowns in time.
• Assist to ensure safe and effective operation of the shaft winder for the haulage of ore, persons and materials during a shift. Undertaking maintenance, fault finding and repairs of winders.
• Adhere to maintenance and production schedules. Ensure optimised process flow. Identify constraints.
• Know and exercise the basic principles of safety and mining. Comply with safety, health and environmental standards.
• Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area.
• Participate in safety meetings. Take care of your own safety and the safety of fellow employees.
• Comply with Quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.
• Maintain workshop area, equipment, tools and toolbox. Perform instructions as per work orders and job cards. 
• Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders.

Minimum requirements

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Certificate: Grade 12 / N3 

Certificate: Trade Test – Fitter 

Relevant winder and ropes training

 EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

3 Years’ post apprenticeship Fitter in heavy industrial, mining environment and experience in Winders as Fitter within mining environment

Valid Driver’s License Code B / EB

Should obtain Dover “B” symbol

Rigger

Introduction

Assemble and install rigging gear to lift, lower and position equipment or material in the manufacturing plant and shafts. Conduct legal inspections as per MHSA and Regulations on lifting equipment and Winders. Operate the mobile cranes.

Job description

• Expedite rigging according to situation’s demand and can include de-mantling of equipment; replacement of new parts or components or machines.
• Complete daily inspection checklists for tools, lifting equipment, winder ropes and –attachments, mobile cranes and work areas.
• Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors.
• Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders.
• Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data. File documents per procedure.
• Comply with disciplinary and behavioral rules and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control.
• Comply with safety, health and environmental standards. Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area. Participate in safety meetings.
• Comply with Quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
• Certificate: Trade Test Rigger / Ropesmen (Required)
• Mobile Crane License (Required)
• Valid Code EC Drivers Licence (Required)
• Symbol A Dover (Required)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Years’ Post apprenticeship Rigger / Ropesmen in heavy industrial, mining or plant environment.
• 2 Years’ Experience in Winder Ropes
• 1 Year Shaft work and slinging of material

Engineer Asset Care

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of an Engineer Asset Care at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.

Job description

MAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITY

Provide Asset Managent leadership to that fixed and mobile assests deliver maximum uptime, integrity and life-cycle value.  This is achieved through evidence-based maintenance, elimination of recurring failures and deployment of solutions that raise OEE and reduce total cost. The role demands result focus, change leadership, relationship building and people leadership.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

10 Years’ engineering-maintenance experience in mining
2 Years’ in a formal management role
1 Year dedicated asset-management focus
3 Years’ project-management exposure

Minimum requirements

Certificate: Grade 12 (Required). 
National Diploma S4/T4 or 
BSc/BEng/B-Tech (Mechanical)

Code B/EB driver’s license
GCC Mine & Workers (advantegous)
ECSA Pr Eng / Pr . Tech (advantageous)

Operator Multi Skilled Load Haul Dump and Trucks

Introduction

Conduct inspections and operate load and haul equipment.

Job description

• Operate LHD or Dump Truck as per operational requirements to execute the Load and Haul shift plan.
• Operate the assigned equipment efficiently to maximize utilization and minimize wastage and lost time /ideal time. For a specific shift, operate the vehicle allocated by the shift supervisor in accordance with SOP’s.
• Conduct inspections on production machinery and vehicles and report deviations via the vehicle pre-and-post start checklist.
• Maintain equipment performance during operation and report deviations.
• Fill equipment with diesel to ensure continuous operations.
• Maintain the equipment to good working condition ensuring equipment is operational and safe.
• Report equipment damages to the Shift Boss immediately. Operate in safe declared working places.
• Comply with safety, health and environmental standards.
• Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area.
• Participate in safety meetings. Take care of your own safety and safety of others
• Comply with Quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.
• Contribute to team performance.
• Participate in change initiatives.
• Comply with disciplinary and behavioral rules and procedures.
• Complete documentation accurately and in full.
• Propose ideas or practical improvements relevant to tasks. Participate in improvement initiatives.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•  Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
• Production License: LHD & Dump Truck (Required)
• Valid Driver’s License: Code B / EB (Required)
• Dover A symbol (Required)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 5 Years equipment Operations in a mining environment
• 1 Year Mining Operations

General Engineering Supervisor

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of General Engineering Supervisor Underground at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.

Job description

MAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITY

To provide specialised technical support and expertise for the Engineering. function underground in trackless mobile machinery, fixed plant infrastructure, services in infrastructure, (electrical, water, compressed air). To assist with modifications, projects, studies, and plans to meet business objectives.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

3 years post apprenticeship experience as an artisan in heavy industrial, mining or plant with Trackless Mobile Machinery. (Required)
5 years’ supervisory experience as an Engineering Supervisor (Foreman

Minimum requirements

•    Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
•    Certificate: N5 Engineering Studies (Mechanical Trades) Required
•    Certificate: Trade Test Artisan (Required)
•    Certificate: Advanced Management (Recommended) 
•    Code B/EB Drivers License (Required)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders

Manage inspection checklists for tools, equipment and work areas. 

Report problems and make recommendations to Engineer.
Comply with disciplinary and behavioural rules and procedures.
Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data. File documents per procedure.
Know and exercise the basic principles of safety and mining.

Comply with  safety, health and environmental standards.

Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area. Participate in safety meetings.

Take care of your own safety and the safety of fellow employees.
Comply with Quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.
Contribute to team performance.
Participate in change initiatives and provide feedback on resistance.
Propose ideas or practical improvements relevant to tasks. Participate in improvement initiatives.
Participate in planning process for section. Execute plans within standard.
Oversee the schedule for planned maintenance.
Ensure maintenance and operational management of plant and machinery.
Oversee the coordination of orders with regards to any breakdowns or maintenance reported and processed.
Participate and manage mine projects with regards to Engineering. Ensure projects are executed within budget and time frames.
Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimise waste. Provide feedback on optimisation opportunities.

Chief Planner

Position Summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Other: Mining

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE/AA

Introduction

To manage and coordinate all equipment maintenance initiatives by establishing maintenance plans to enable optimal operational performance. To capture and validate information on the relevant asset management systems in order to ensure the integrity of data used in the asset management decision making processes.

Job description

•    Drive end-to-end maintenance planning by establishing standards, procedures, and policies while maintaining accurate data management in JDE systems 
•    Develop and optimize maintenance schedules through data analysis, performance tracking, and KPI monitoring to achieve operational excellence 
•    Manage supplier relationships and performance monitoring to ensure effective delivery of relevant services and continuous improvement of maintenance operations 
•    Oversee the implementation of preventative maintenance programs and coordinate major repair planning to minimize operational disruptions 
•    Direct the documentation and standardization of asset management processes while ensuring compliance with SHERQ requirements and regulatory mandates 
•    Control departmental budgets and expenditure tracking while providing strategic input for maintenance cost optimization and resource allocation 
•    Lead the development and periodic review of plant and equipment maintenance strategies to align with overall business objectives and operational requirements 
•    Build and develop planning team capability through performance monitoring, coaching, and implementing formal development frameworks to ensure operational excellence
•    Compile weekly, monthly and annual reports for operational and engineering effectiveness.

Minimum requirements

•    Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
•    Certificate: Trade Test
•    Certificate: Engineering Studies N4 (Required)
•    Certificate:  Maintenance Management (Required)
•    Middle Management Programme (Recommended/ Diserable) 

•    3 Years’ Planned Maintenance in a Plant/Mining Environment (Artisan)
•    3-4 Years’ Work Management and Control in a Plant/Mining Maintenance Environment (Planner)
•    3-4 Years’ Supervisory Experience (Recommended)
•    2 Years’ Data Management (Data Quality, Records Management, Security, Governance, Master and Reference Data Management, Meta Data Management, Data Integration)(Recommended)

Officer Logistics

Introduction

Assist Superintendent Product Logistics with scheduling of the loading activities. Assist with the analysis of the loading process and asset (stock) performance trends.

Job description

• Computer literate – Microsoft Office; Oracle; JDE; Cube (Mine Suite); TLD; SMM & Isometrix
• Assist the logistics Superintendent Product Logistics to collate accurate reports regarding stock control and projections.
• Assist with the schedule of the loading activities, including the liaison of various parties, i.e. Ore and Metal, ARM and Transnet.
• Tracking and understanding stock movement data on SMM to ensure timeous availability of required builds/grades for execution in manner that support and meet operational quality standards to meet customer requirements.
• Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data. File documents per procedure.
• Propose ideas or practical improvements relevant to tasks and assist in resolving operational constraints.
• Comply with disciplinary and behavioural rules and procedures.
• Adapt to Business Improvement Systems and Software’s.
• Comply with safety, health and environmental standards. Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area. Participate in safety meetings.
• Teamwork, Coordination for a single objective.
• Participate in planning process for section. Execute plans within standard.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)

Diploma: Logistics Management NQF Level 6 (Required)

Degree: Logistics Management NQF Level 7 (Recommended / Advantageous)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

3 Years’ Logistics Operations Experience in a mining environment.

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