Mine Overseer

2 weeks ago


Cullinan, South Africa Petra Diamonds Full time

Petra Diamonds Limited is one of the world’s

leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of

the largest independent diamond groups by
resource. It’s a polished diamond we are after
for this role - an individual that clearly outshines
his/her peers**:| CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE (PTY) LTD**

**Mine Overseer - Internal and External
**Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan 30km east from Pretoria.

**Reference No: CUL652 Grade: D2**

**ROLE DESCRIPTION**:Reporting to the Superintendent: Production, the role will co-ordinate and manage the mining activities and

resources within a section to achieve all required targets and to ensure effective communication between all stakeholders and ensure
safety and health of employees.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **

Planning & Budget: Ensure that the monthly production planning for the relevant section is done and executed in line with
requirements of the approved annual mining business plan.

Review and set production objectives in line with the implementation and adherence to the relevant legislation, policies and
procedures.

Oversee, enforce and review inspections of working places, materials, products and equipment to detect defects, non
compliance or malfunctions and implement corrective measures to mitigate risks and achieve planned targets.

Co-ordinate the delivery of section appointed for within agreed safety performance, timelines, budget and quality. Control and
co-ordinate all activities to achieve optimum production throughput, process efficiency, product security and information
integrity.

Provide input into the departmental budget.

Manage the budget for the area of responsibility.

Responsible for the generation of cost saving ideas.

Provide mining expertise and skills to the operation; advising on mining solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the
operation.

Ensure capacity and bench strength of functional talent pool by coordinating, directing and leading mining talent in area of
responsibility.

Engage internal and external stakeholders on mining related matters, and support the operation on mining related
engagement.

Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system within the operation.

Ensure that all Mining reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules

Coordinate, control the preparation and ensure the timeous reporting of production results, records and reports.

Review and analyse progressive production performance statistics and investigate action plans to mitigate deviations to ensure
the effective achievement of the annual production plan.

Evaluate and implement mining production processes, systems, products or new developments to integrate opportunities and
mitigate deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement and alignment to mining best practice, policies and plans.

Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to implement the organisation's risk management plan, schedule risk assessments
and draw up action plans to minimise or eliminate operational risks.

Draft, review and enforce Activity Based Risk assessments, Safe working procedures and MCOPs

Implement and manage the area of responsibility plan as signed off by the Appointed Manager

Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Vision and Values.

Reviews processes and effectiveness of controls and institute adequate additional short term controls and changes through
issuing special instructions.

Ensure Requisite Management Leadership practices.

Responsible to ensure that the mining teams are adequately trained and refreshed in line with the standards set by the Mine.

Drive organizational values that affect Petra’s relationship with its employees.

Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company's values and Code of Ethical Conduct.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: **

Grade 12 / Standard 10

Blasting Certificate OR National Certificate Rock breaking Underground Hard Rock Level 3.

Mine Overseer's or Mine Manager's Certificate of Competence.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an appointed Shiftboss in an underground environment OR Completed the Engineer in
Training (EIT) Programme.

Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate).

Valid driver’s license.

**ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS: **

B Tech Diploma or B Sc Degree in Mining Engineering**. **

Leadership Development Programme (LDP) OR equivalent.

Petra Diamonds Intern Programme.

Knowledge and experience in mechanised mining practices - please indicate on your CV.

Knowledge and experience in massive mining practices (Block Cave / Sub Level Caving) - please indicate on your CV.

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: **

Having knowledge and skill to analyse technical data and to perform trend analysis.

Demonstrate knowledge and skill of all applicable policies, procedures, legislative requirements, principles and practices
regarding the operational and production plan.

Convert manpower requirements, tonnage require


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