Purpose of Job


To achieve defined performance targets in section through building of operator capabilities and planning, organizing and controlling the day-to-day Mining activities.


Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Manage crew to meet production targets 
Manage safety, health and environmental issues in section 
Ensure competence of crew 
Demonstrate continuous drive to improve 
Act as Relieving Shift Boss at times 
Manage more complex mining activities 
Identify training and development needs of crew 
Ensure adequate materials availability in section 
SAP inputs when acting as Shift Boss 
Represent Shift Boss in OE meetings and transfer knowledge of OE reports to other Miners and Artisans 
Ensure to take reasonable measures to ensure the health and safety of employees responsible for in section 
Oversee safe transport of team to and from the section 
Conduct start and end of shift inspections 
Conduct statutory inspections e.g. gas & ventilation tests 
Complete statutory reports 
Perform risk assessments 
Perform task observations 
Conduct at least rescue drill with team per month to rescue room and after all section moves 
Oversee housekeeping of section 
Ensure team uses PPE and hand tools correctly 
Do fire patrol when necessary 
Ensure operators adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice 
Command performance meetings with crew members 
Manage attendance of crew 
Submit accurate and fully completed section reports on time 
Maintain accurate operator records (e.g. valid licensing of operators) 
Request necessary in section mining materials and resources 
Ensure availability of adequate materials in section 
Do SAP inputs (e.g. time and attendance and placing orders PTP when relieving shift boss) 
Represent Shift Boss in Operational Excellence meetings 
Transfer knowledge of Operational Excellence reports to other Miners and Artisans 
Manage pillar extraction section (where applicable) 
Act as relieving Shift Boss when required 
Compliance to elements measured by audits and checks by manager 
Rectify findings on audit results 
Work completed to plan 
Minimum wastage and disruptions to production due to resource availability 
NQF standards and training matrix requirements met 
Responsible for personal training and development needs 
Demonstrate self discipline by complying with legal and other requirements 
Achieve people development targets for shift (KPI’s and personal development plans) 
Coach operators in section 
Ensure all coaching and training is understood and applied by operators 
Identify training and development needs of team and address them in consultation with other role players 
Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members on their performance and address non-conformance 
Understand mine requirements and ensures product / services meets mine requirements 
Effective networking and liaison with technical, engineering and financial departments 
Ensure transition of work from own shift to next shift 
Apply new ideas / work methods to improve results 
Provide information / assist with projects with technical / support functions 
Assist with implementation of organisational change initiatives within own team

Formal Education

High School / School Diploma or similar

Added Qualification


Blasting Certificate: Underground Coal


Min Experience

Experience: 2+ relevant years

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

BC_Collaborates
BC_Courage
TC_Verbal Communication
TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards
BC_Decision Quality
BC_Drives Results
TC_Risk Management
TC_Mining Equipment Efficiency
BC_Ensures Accountability