Mechanical Foreman (C5) (Engineering North Shaft)

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the General Engineering Superintendent or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate with Maths / Maths literacy.
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• N4 Certificate: Engineering Studies.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
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  Advantageous: Supervisory Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 5 years practical relevant trade experience within a heavy industry / mining / production environment.
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  Advantageous: 1 year Supervisory practical experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Ensure equipment availability and reliability through application of maintenance management systems and resources to achieve production targets, and to ensure construction of new conveyor belts. To plan, execute and manage the section in line with the department/ functional requirements in order to meet business objectives. To implement and manage an effective safety health environment and quality management system to ensure the mine meets legal requirements and continuously strives to improve its inherent risk profile.
• Ensure effective and preventative maintenance management of infrastructure machines, systems and equipment to limit failure and optimize production processes.
• Ensure operational efficiency and quality through appropriate monitoring. Assume responsibility for coordinating first line maintenance to limit equipment downtime. Control equipment availability through close monitoring and appropriate management of relevant service providers.
• Participate as required in improvement projects toward enhancing availability. Ensure equipment optimization by conducting timeous investigations, benchmarking and feasibility studies toward identifying deviations / deficiencies in a proactive manner Make recommendations in respect of appropriate principles / methodology to be followed.
• Oversee the contracting services rendered to the entire mine by assisting in developing a scope and managing the commercial process to appoint Contractors. Manage relevant contractors on site and ensure adherence to rules and regulations. Monitor contractor performance in accordance with SLA’s. Maintain and improve operational supporting systems and procedures including management of contractor performance against service level agreements. Evaluate contractor performance and provide feedback to improve services.
• Maintaining and servicing of equipment. Scheduling and coordinating of mechanical maintenance service. Coordinate planned maintenance. Breakdown prioritizing.
• Compile and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and documentation.
• Monitor tasks delegated to subordinates to ensure departmental effectiveness and targets are met.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. Consideration will be given to individuals who align to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

CV’s may be submitted to: Dwarsrivier Recruitment through the link: https://dwarsriviermine.simplify.hr/.
All candidates must ensure that their certified qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application (attachments must be certified by SAPS). Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CV’s. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency C.V.s will be accepted.

POPIA DISCLAIMER:

By sending your CV to Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine for this advertisement, you agree to the following:

• The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
• Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
• Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.