Logistics Supervisor at Implats Mine in Limpopo
Implats · Limpopo
Overview
Implats is looking for a Logistics Supervisor to join their mining operation in Limpopo. This permanent role is perfect for someone with a trade certificate and at least three years of surface experience who wants to step into a supervisory position. You will oversee contractors, manage safety and legal compliance, and keep equipment running smoothly. If you have strong organisational skills and want to grow your career in mining logistics, this could be your next big move.
About the role
As a Logistics Supervisor at Implats, you will play a key role in keeping the mine's surface operations running safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for making sure that all areas under your control meet the mine's standards, procedures and legal requirements. This is a hands-on supervisory position where you will work closely with contractors, work leaders and maintenance teams.
What you will be doing:
- Monitoring and responding to any deviations from legal procedures
- Conducting investigations and communicating findings to prevent repeat issues
- Ensuring legal inspections are completed and safety installations are maintained
- Scheduling checks and repairs of equipment and components
- Doing daily inspections of machines and assisting during breakdowns or emergencies
- Managing material usage and looking for ways to reduce waste and operating costs
- Keeping contractors compliant and ensuring legal files are up to date
- Adhering to safety regulations and reporting any non-compliance
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 is essential
- Relevant Trade Certificate is essential
- 3 years surface area related experience is essential
- 5 years experience in an occupation which requires a Trade Certificate is essential
- MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is essential
- Valid medical certificate or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate is essential
- Must be able to uphold audit compliance standards
- Willing to work on-site at the mine in Limpopo
Responsibilities
- Ensure all areas of responsibility are operated and maintained according to mine standards, procedures and policies
- Manage contractors and ensure legal files are in place and up to date
- Monitor and respond to deviations from legal procedures
- Apply correct procedures for investigations and communicate findings
- Promote preventative methods based on previous reports and follow up as required
- Ensure legal inspection requirements are complied with
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Maintain contact with relevant work leaders and understand their needs
- Ensure maintenance of safety installations
- Schedule checking and repair of equipment and components
- Implement maintenance planning and predict substandard performance of units
- Report defective equipment or components as required
- Conduct daily inspections of machines and components
- Assist during breakdowns or emergencies to coordinate support
- Ensure material usage is to standard and reclaimed material is optimised
- Implement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce operating costs
- Adhere to safety regulations and report non-compliance
Job details
- Organisation
- Implats
- Location
- Limpopo
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Mining & Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Logistics Supervisor role at Implats, make sure your CV clearly shows your Trade Certificate and your surface mining experience. The job is on a mine in Limpopo, so if you have worked in a mining environment before, highlight that. In your interview, be ready to talk about safety procedures, how you manage contractors, and how you handle equipment breakdowns. They will likely ask for examples of when you spotted a safety risk and how you dealt with it. Also remember to include your Grade 12 certificate and make sure your medical fitness is up to date, as that is a key requirement. Good luck!
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