Shiftboss Production X1 – Sasol Vacancies

Shiftboss Production (Stonework) – Sasol Vacancies

Job Req Id: 116200

Closing date: 13 March 2023

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga 

Job Purpose

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science (Must)
• Ability to obtain a valid Red Ticket
• Certificate in Blasting for Fiery Mines, (Must)
• Gas Testing, Competent A, First Aid Certificate
• Mine Overseer Certificate of Competence (Wish)
• Mining Engineering Diploma (Wish)
• Valid driver’s license (Must)
• 2 years total relevant experience as a Shiftboss will be to your benefit

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To be able to work shifts based on operational requirements.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

JOB CORE ELEMENTS

Safe Production – Carry out on a day-to-day basis the planning, organizing, control, and leadership that ensures that departments’ KPIs are met to produce safe coal by ensuring

• Stonework, water and back bye areas, diamond drill, and trunk conveyors
• Availability of Equipment Downtime/shift / MTTF /MTTR (infrastructure and in-section equipment)
• Adherence to Overhaul/maintenance program – plan vs. actual

 Implement operational projects, and ensures operating compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in appointed area of responsibility

• Ensures adherence to Operating principles and legislation
• Compliance with governance bodies (standardization committees)
• SOP / COP implementation and adherence

 Ensure availability of spares, equipment, and resources required to ensure optimal production, including governance of Electronic timekeeping

• The total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Electronic time-keeping system adherence

 Provides first-line solutions to employees reporting to him/her on any technical-related problem

• Problems resolved
• Failure trend analysis and root cause elimination

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 Safe Production – Support departments to achieve set targets by coordinating planning within appointed areas of responsibility

• Rand per ton (R/t), Tons per CM per shift (t/cm/shift)
• Volumes vs. monthly TQF (Including Quality)

Finance – Control costs to ensure production volumes are achieved within budget

• Delivery against budget and reporting calendar vs. target

SHE – Ensure best-in-class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain required RCR

• SHE compliance rates vs. targets (especially major findings), % outstanding actions  on findings
• Zero harm, Zero fatalities, LWDCR

 Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and career development

• Training days for the department
• Planned Task observations
• Coaching of employees
• Engagement of employees

 NOTE:

In line with Sasol’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

MAJOR CHALLENGES / PROBLEM-SOLVING

• Supporting the mine in delivering 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 within the operational environment
• The influx of new technology requires a 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

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• This position has a 2.15.1 legal appointment and is accountable for managing the operational solutions and governance within the area of appointment at a mine within a highly regulated industry
• Remote locations, equipment, and infrastructure are underground and may be located over a wide area, the availability must be managed to ensure production targets are met
• Complex interfaces with contractors and suppliers also exit
• Information from various sources needs to be analyzed, interpreted, and integrated to make trade-off decisions in the best interest of the area of responsibility

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY:

• People Leadership
• Inspirational:  Authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation.
• Builds Talent: Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage.

Note:

Be aware that providing Sasol with forged and untruthful documents will render your application null and void. You must not pay when applying for this job.