Shiftboss Mining Operations at Petra Diamonds Cullinan
Petra Diamonds SA · Cullinan, Gauteng
Overview
Petra Diamonds is looking for a Shiftboss to oversee underground mining operations at their Cullinan mine. You will lead a crew, manage production targets, and ensure safety standards are met. This is a permanent full time role for someone with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in mining and a valid Blasting Certificate. If you are ready to take charge of a shift and drive results, this could be your next career move.
About the role
As a Shiftboss at Petra Diamonds, you will report to the Mine Overseer and be responsible for managing resources and people to meet production targets. You will plan and coordinate mining activities, supervise blasting operations, and ensure that all work is done safely and according to standards.
Key duties include:
- Planning and allocating resources according to operational schedules
- Coordinating shift handovers and communicating changes to stakeholders
- Supervising blasting operations and ensuring compliance with safety procedures
- Conducting risk assessments and ensuring a safe working environment
- Managing labour structures, training, and performance of subordinates
This role is based at Cullinan mine in Gauteng and requires underground work.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Blasting Certificate OR National Certificate Rock breaking Underground Hard Rock Level 3
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a mining environment
- Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Suite
- Supervisor Development Programme (SDP) or Leadership Development Programme (LDP) advantageous
- Sub level Caving Block Cave Longhole Drilling experience and charging and blasting advantageous
Responsibilities
- Plan activities according to operational and maintenance schedules and allocate resources
- Plan, control, lead and organise repairs and breakdowns
- Communicate operational information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise delays
- Order and monitor material levels to ensure sufficient availability
- Coordinate shift handover by checking log sheets and physical mining activities
- Conduct planned task and job observations
- Coordinate and manage labour structures and plan required training
- Supervise blasting operations including controlling explosives, preparing working face, charging up, conducting blasting and treating misfires
- Perform administrative duties according to legal requirements
- Perform accident and incident investigations according to organisational standards
- Continuously analyse mining activities to recommend or implement improvements
- Ensure application of Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations, COPs and standards
- Ensure working place is safe and proper ventilation underground
- Perform risk assessments (Activity Based and Mini)
- Ensure people work according to Standard Operating Procedures and wear correct PPE
- Ensure unsafe areas are barricaded
- Provide subject matter expertise and advice to enhance department effectiveness
- Adhere to company policies, procedures and legislation and report non compliance
- Ensure mining reporting aligns with standards and compile reports
- Establish and maintain good working relationships and communication with Mining Function
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational optimisation
- Supervise subordinates by prioritising tasks, briefing, over inspecting, identifying training needs, controlling labour and leave rosters, coaching, disciplining, ensuring compliance and providing feedback
- Maintain healthy relationships within and across teams and share knowledge
- Manage own work performance and complete tasks as per set timelines
Job details
- Organisation
- Petra Diamonds SA
- Location
- Cullinan, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Mining & Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
To stand out for this Shiftboss role at Petra Diamonds, you should highlight your supervisory experience in underground mining and your knowledge of safety regulations. Make sure your CV clearly shows your Blasting Certificate or relevant qualification and your 5 years of supervisory work. In the interview, be ready to discuss how you handle safety incidents, manage a crew, and meet production targets. Emphasise your leadership skills and ability to train and motivate a team. Also, show that you are committed to safety and can implement risk assessments. Good luck!
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