Foreman - Mine Closure

Purpose of Job
The job will be a split responsibility between different functions:

• The position is responsible for overseeing closure activities across the geographically dispersed Sigma Defunct area, much of which is situated on privately owned agricultural land.
• Management of engineering processes in area of responsibility to ensure equipment availability and reliability.
• Management of water supply from Sasol Mining to farmers, and assisting in the process to provide alternative water supply.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain water supply infrastructure, including pipeline networks, monitoring sites, and associated assets.
• Oversee the maintenance and management of closed and rehabilitated facilities, including the Wonderwater Rehabilitated Opencast Mine.
• Coordinate and execute mine closure projects and related activities.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily operational activities to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of work.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, operational, and legal requirements, including inspection regulations and regulatory standards.
• Drive safety management initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and maintain a strong safety performance culture.
• Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), while providing guidance and clarification on procedures and legislative requirements.
• Manage budgets and control costs to support operational and project objectives.
• Ensure maximum availability, reliability, and performance of equipment and infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise, coaching, and training on maintenance and operational processes.
• Identify training and development needs, coordinate training programmes, and mentor team members to meet competency requirements.
• Allocate and organise personnel, materials, and other resources to ensure efficient execution of work and achievement of operational objectives.

General

• Effective stakeholder engagement is essential to manage operational and environmental risks. Proficiency in both Afrikaans and English is required to support stakeholder relationships and facilitate the successful delivery of closure objectives.
• Experience in rehabilitation earthworks, civil infrastructure maintenance, environmental management, contractor supervision, and post-closure land stewardship activities will be regarded as a distinct advantage.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)/ N3 with Mathematics, Phyiscal Science and English
• Occupational Trade Certificate

Working Experience

• 6+ years