Pit Supervisors - Opencast

SUMMARY:
Pit Supervisors - Opencast

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for experienced Pit Supervisors to join an opencast mining operation in the North West. The successful candidates will lead shift crews, coordinate daily pit activities and ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently, in accordance with approved mine plans and operational requirements. Duties & Responsibilities Supervise daily pit operations, including drilling, blasting, loading and hauling. Allocate duties and coordinate mining crews to achieve shift production targets. Ensure mining activities follow approved mine plans and operational procedures. Monitor equipment utilisation and productivity, escalating breakdowns, delays and operational constraints. Coordinate operators, mining crews and supporting teams to maintain production flow. Conduct workplace inspections and address unsafe conditions and practices. Enforce applicable mining health and safety requirements and site procedures. Ensure blasting activities within the assigned area are appropriately controlled. Monitor production results and report deviations from shift targets. Conduct thorough shift handovers, communicating production progress, safety concerns and outstanding issues. Maintain discipline, good housekeeping and safe working practices. Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings and operational briefings. Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions. Maintain accurate shift reports and production records. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate. Valid Opencast Blasting Certificate / Blasting Ticket. Experience in opencast or open-pit mining, with practical knowledge of drilling, blasting, loading and hauling. Previous experience in a mining supervisory or production supervisory role. Sound understanding of mining health and safety requirements and safe operating procedures. Ability to supervise employees and coordinate production activities effectively. Good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Willingness and availability to work shifts. Medically fit to work in a mining environment. Advantageous A relevant Mining Engineering or mining-related qualification. Competent Person certification applicable to the operation. Experience supervising opencast production crews and mobile mining equipment. Experience achieving shift targets in a production environment.