Job Description

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

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

Valid Blasting Certificate (for Fiery Mines)

Valid First Aid Certificate

Valid Red Ticket (or ability to obtain one)

Valid driver’s license

Gas Testing certificate (8 gasses)

Competent A

Min Experience

Experience: 2+ relevant years of underground coal mining

Professional Membership

Certifications

C_Blasting Certificate (Underground)

C_Gas Testing Certificate

C_Flameproof Certificate

Licences

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

Skills Required

• Skills related to field