Pit Superintendent

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily mining operations for enhanced efficiency and productivity
• Plan, organise, lead and monitor the production process
• Providing leadership and guidance to the mining team to achieve production targets
• Implementing, reinforcing, and ensuring compliance to safety standards and protocols
• Ensure optimal plant utilisation & availability
• Efficient people management harnessing collaboration and teamwork
• Collaborating with various departments to coordinate activities and resolve operational challenges
• Implementing best practices to improve overall pit performance

• Grade 12
• Opencast Blasting Certificate
• Competent person A certificate
• National Diploma – Mining Engineering will be an advantage
• 10years relevant open cast experience
• 2years middle management experience
• Experience in Processing plant and mine planning - will be advantageous
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven leadership and managerial skills
• English proficiency
• Good report writing skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Physically fit and able to pass a medical/fitness test
• Ability to operate without supervision and be able to work under pressure
• Be a self–starter and able to work according to deadlines
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills