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Shift Coordinator (All Mining Operations)

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Company Description We have an exciting opportunity for Shift Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to support the Section Manager by managing technical, operational tasks, coordinating shift transitions, ensuring adh…

Skills: Operational Performance Management, Short-interval Control, Mining Equipment Optimization, Safety Management, Block Preparation

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Shift Coordinator (All Mining Operations)

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Company Description We have an exciting opportunity for Shift Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to support the Section Manager by managing technical, operational tasks, coordinating shift transitions, ensuring adh…

Skills: Operational Performance, Short-interval Control, Mining Standards, Critical Control Monitoring, Block Preparation

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Drill Assistant

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description We have an exciting opportunity for Drill Assistant. The purpose of this role is to assist in setting up and preparing drilling equipment, ensuring precise hole measurements and enhancing drilled samp…

Skills: Drilling Equipment Setup, Hole Measurement, Sample Quality Enhancement, Health and Safety Compliance, Equipment Maintenance

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Tech Officer: Cabling Technician

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Field Services Job grade OP2 Core Description The main purpose of this position is to execute cabling related installations, ensuring…

Skills: UTP Cabling, Fibre Data Cabling, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Hardware Engineering

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Tech Officer: Customer Engineer (Cabling)

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Field Services Job grade OP1 Core Description To provide technical support for incidents arising from the hardware deployed in the st…

Skills: Cabling, Hardware Installation, Technical Support, Incident Resolution, IT Infrastructure

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Tech Officer: Cabling Technician

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Field Services Job grade OP2 Core Description The main purpose of this position is to execute cabling related installations, ensuring…

Skills: UTP Cabling, Fibre Data Cabling, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Hardware Engineering

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Tech Officer: Customer Engineer (Cabling)

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Field Services Job grade OP1 Core Description To provide technical support for incidents arising from the hardware deployed in the st…

Skills: Cabling, Hardware Installation, Technical Support, Incident Resolution, IT Infrastructure

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Shift Coordinator (All Mining Operations)

Element Six

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school, bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Shift Coordinator manages technical and operational tasks to ensure production and safety standards are met during shift transitions. Key duties include supervising block preparation, loading, and hauling while optimizing equipment effectiveness and plant feed integration.

Requirements

Candidates require a National Diploma in Mining or Mining Engineering and several mandatory certifications including Open Cast Blasting and Legal Liability. 3-5 years of relevant operational experience and proficiency in mining software like SAP and Modular are required.

Full job description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Shift Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to support the Section Manager by managing technical, operational tasks, coordinating shift transitions, ensuring adherence to production and safety standards.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing ;blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank (Gauteng), and a port operation in Saldanha Bay Western Cape.

Job Description

As a Shift Coordinator your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Maintain a secure and safe work environment where employees can deliver their output within a controlled work environment free from harm.
  • Deliver a Business Execution Plan through shift-based operational performance and short-interval control.
  • Manage and direct operations to achieve the budget plan and schedule compliance metrics.
  • Utilise mining equipment according to set targets for optimal Operational Equipment Effectiveness (“OEEs”)
  • Execute planned work and reduce the amount of ad hoc/urgent work.
  • Maintain Scheduled work, Scheduled Completion and Schedule Effectiveness as per target.
  • Support Feedback and Measures (A&I) process utilisation in the team.
  • Revise on-shift management of Mining Standards, covering the total value chain (Block prep, Loading and Hauling)
  • Ensure safe operations through proper management of all PUE-related controls
  • Conduct Critical Control Monitoring on shift as well as high-risk work verification.
  • Manage and supervise block preparation, scaling, loading and hauling activities
  • Address the different factors from block preparation until the end of the mining value chain and plant feed perspective to eliminate block delays, utilising support equipment.
  • manage costs through mining efficiently
  • Ensure continuous integration with the plant (plant feed)
  • Feedback and handover at both the start and end of the shift
  • Attend Planning meetings to ensure complete alignment with mine deployment.

This role is in Mining (MIN) department on a Band 6 (D1) level reporting to the Section Manager.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12/ N3 certificate
  • National Diploma in Mining / Mining Engineering (NQF6)
  • B. Eng, / B.Sc. in Mining Engineering (Advantageous)
  • Open Cast Blasting Certificate (DMRE approved)
  • FLM/MMP Certificate
  • A2/A3 ORMP Training Certificate
  • Legal Liability Training Certificate
  • Mine Overseers Ticket (Advantageous)
  • Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Advantageous)
  • SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

  • 3-5 years of relevant operational experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dispatch system (Modular), SORD, SAP
  • Knowledge of the mining value chain, cost-saving initiatives, and varied mining methods.
  • Expertise in block preparation and plant feed.
  • TMM and optimal equipment set-up and cost-benefit of block preparation machinery.
  • MHSA knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and risk management standards.
  • Emerging and innovative technological advancements.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Related keywords

Iron OreMining EngineeringOEEMHSAOpen Cast Blasting CertificateFLM/MMP CertificateORMP TrainingMine Overseers TicketMine Managers Certificate of CompetencySORDSAPModular DispatchBlock PreparationPlant FeedCritical Control MonitoringMining Value Chain

About Element Six

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Company size
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Founded
1946
Headquarters
Didcot, Oxfordshire
LinkedIn followers
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Element Six is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced materials. Part of the De Beers Group, Element Six is an independently managed global company with primary manufacturing facilities in Ireland, Germany, South Africa, US and the UK. Element Six synthetic diamond supermaterials are used in industrial applications such as cutting, grinding, drilling, shearing and polishing, while the extreme properties of synthetic diamond beyond hardness are opening up new applications in a wide array of industries such as optics, power transmission, water treatment, semi-conductors and sensors. http://www.e6.com http://www.e6cvd.com

Offices: Element Six Global Innovation Centre, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QR, GB · 20 Carlton House Terrace, St James's, London SW1Y 5AN, GB · 1 Debid Road, Nuffield, Springs, Gauteng 1559, ZA · 2 Kings Ride, Winkfield Row, Ascot, SL5 8BP, GB · Airport Road, Shannon Business Park, County Clare V14, IE

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