Shaft Foreman
Permanent ·
Requirements:
NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate) or N3 in Engineering studies Onsetters Certificate Blasting Certificate for scheduled mines At least 5 years experience, preferably 2 years in a supervisory role Ability to communicate with people on different levels Valid Certificate of physical fitness Drivers license Closing Date: 14 December 2025
Description:
Is responsible to plan, coordinate, organise and ensure execution of the day-to-day logistics and maintenance activities of the shaft barrel operation. This is a legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulation 2.9.2. Job Description Coordination and conducting of safety meetings Conducting risk assessments within the area of responsibility Conduct planned task observations Conducts accidents and incidents investigations and implement the remedial actions. Implement safety standards, procedures, fatal risk protocols and codes of practice (COPs) Ensuring that all employees are competent and trained to do work safely Implement and monitor maintenance of equipment to the required maintenance strategies Monitor the implementation of and adherence to operating and maintenance procedures Monitor the equipment performance (trend analysis and rectify deviations) Scheduling of hoisting ore types Conduct at least monthly shaft examination and make recommendations based on maintenance requirements. Control of shaft/station systems to ensure shift control Planned maintenance to ensure equipment/ system functionality Recommend re-design of systems to improve the maintenance strategy and safety Implement and manage projects for continuous improvement Ensure efficient utilisation of resources to fulfil maintenance strategy requirements Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of resources Analyse system reports so as to improve the equipment performance Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
Company: Barberton Mines
