Miner

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req

10870

Closing Date

18 December 2025

Role Category

Process Implementation

OME

EOP: Mining

Geographical Area

Various Sasol Mines

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 inspection

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 (KPIâÂ.Â.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 organizational change initiatives within own team

Formal Education

Completed National Senior Certificate/ Full N3 (with pure Maths and English/Business English)

Valid Blasting Certificate (for Fiery Mines)

Valid Red Ticket (or ability to obtain one)

Gas Testing certificate (8 gasses)

Competent A

Min Experience

Experience: 1+ relevant years of underground coal mining

Professional Membership

Certifications

C_Blasting Certificate (Underground)

C_Gas Testing Certificate

C_Flameproof Certificate

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

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.  Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol's Employment Equity Plan.  This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.