TEAM LEADER GR1: MINING  (Grading B4)

Job specification

•  Grade 10.11 or equivalent NQF4 qualifications
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in underground mining, with at least 2 years in a Team Leader role.
• Must have a valid Competency A certificate
• Sound knowledge of underground mining operations, legislation, and safety protocols.
• Valid medical fitness certificate for underground work.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities

•  Lead, coordinate, and supervise underground mining crews to achieve production targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards always.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, risk assessments, and workplace inspections.
• Monitor and report on production performance and resource utilisation.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to maintain high work standards.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Provide efficient support and best practices with equipping and mining operations.
• Carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her appointment as team leader.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality of work as per mine standard and COP’s
• Maintain updated knowledge of standards established by the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment.
• Investigate any accident claims and report such occurrences to the supervisor(s).
• Report any inconsistencies immediately to the control room and supervisors on shift.
• Always take instructions from the supervisor responsible for the shift.
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”