Shiftboss x 2 (South Shaft) at Sasol

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage, lead, organise and control production and to provide the leadership required to create a high performance team capable of reaching all of its set targets.  Execute the statutory duties according to Regulation 2.15.1 in his / her area of responsibility

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• (Safe Production) –Carries out on a day to day basis - planning, organising, control and leadership that ensure that departments KPI's are met –to produce safe coal by ensuring
• Implements operational projects, ensures operating compliance to Standard
• Operating Procedures (SOP) in appointed area of responsibility
• Ensures availability of spares, equipment and resources required to ensure optimal production, including governance of Electronic time keeping
• Provides first line solutions to employees reporting to him / her on any technical related problem
• Safe Production – Support departments to achieve set targets by coordinating planning within appointed area of responsibility
• (Finance) – Control costs to ensure production volumes are achieved within budget
• (SHE) – Ensure best in class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain required RCR
• Provide on the job training, coaching and career development
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• In line with Sasol’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups
• Should you not receive any response from Sasol within 30 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful
• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment, as part of the normal pre-employment selection criteria

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Red Ticket
• Certificate in Blasting, Gas Testing, Competent A, First Aid
• Mine Overseer Certificate of Competence
• Code 8 drivers license
• Minimum 5 years total relevant experience as a Miner

OR

• Diploma with Certificate in Blasting, Gas Testing, Competent A, First Aid
• Code 8 driver’s license and 2 years’ experience as a Miner

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Leadership

• Self Mastery- Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• Partnership Leadership
• Influential – Persuades and influences stakeholders, builds relationship and partnerships for win-win outcomes
• Collaborative – Builds teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries

Functional / Technical

• Supporting the mine in delivering on safe production within the budgeted allowances for engineering maintenance, balancing production targets with maintenance practices
• Managing relationships between the mining and engineering departments
• Ensuring that the various sets of legal requirements and engineering principles are met with in the operational environment
• Influx of new technology that requires highly skilled workforce to manage the complexity
• The management of service providers operating in the area of responsibility, providing sufficient supervision
• The management of the procurement and supply side of the operational environment