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Mine Overseer OC, D2
Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State
Internal & External
Ref no: NVC031/26GS
Closing date: 23 June 2026
The role:
To direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in performing a variety of production operations aimed at achieving planned production targets. Ensure the effective use of available resources in a safe and sustainable manner.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Responsible for rehabilitation and pumping activities at the mine
- Ensures the effective management of employees to achieve all Safety, Health, Environmental, Planning and Production targets
- Legal responsibility for all activities under his/her control with regards to safety
- Communicates all relevant legal and operational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensures that these are implemented and followed
- Ensure that operational planning and production targets are achieved
- Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with peers, subordinates and contractors
- Meeting production targets with strict adherence to maintenance and production schedules
- Truck and shovel waste loading, hauling and dumping
- Coal loading and hauling activities
- Road construction and maintenance, mine dewatering and mine rehabilitation
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Mathematics or Math Literacy, English, NQF Level 4 Further Education and Training Certificate in Mining Operations with DMRE Opencast Blasting certificate.
- Minimum of 4 years appointed as a mining foreman in a production environment
- Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with high regard for safety and good safety record
- Good managerial, supervisory, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- In-depth knowledge of mining methods, mining, and environmental legislation
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite & SAP
- Valid driver’s license
- In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness
Advantageous:
- Experience as a Mine Overseer Appointed or Acting
- MOC/Mining Intern Programme completed
- Coaching and mentoring training
- Mining Engineering (BSc Eng, B Tech or Advanced Diploma, B Eng., National Diploma in Coal Mining / Engineering)
- Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency
- Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
Please note:
- Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
- A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
- Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
- All applicants are thanked for their interest
- Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
- Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only
