Shift Boss – Construction Expansion Project

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who will be responsible for the achievement of production targets, budget and cost control as well as safety and risk assessment audits, evaluations and reports in the construction section of the Underground Expansion Project.

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2-year Fixed-term Contract Shift Boss – Construction Expansion Project Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who will be responsible for the achievement of production targets, budget and cost control as well as safety and risk assessment audits, evaluations and reports in the construction section of the Underground Expansion Project. Tasks and responsibilities: • Install all services underground, construction of ventilation walls and concrete slabs, building secondary support installations, drilling, blasting and shotcrete • Liaise with a multidisciplinary team to achieve set targets • Production and construction planning • Manage fleet utilisation and cave management compliance • Manage costs, ordering of items and time keeping • Ensure crew members adhere to Security and SHE policies and procedures • Train and develop subordinates • Work shifts, overtime, standby and be available for call-outs when required. Minimum requirements: • Grade 12 or NQF Level 3 (relevant to position) • Valid Permanent Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines/National Certificate Rockbreaking Underground Hard Rock Level 3 • Valid driver’s licence • 3 years’ experience as an Underground Shift Boss • Experience in a mining construction environment • Computer literate in MS Office suite. Other skills/competencies: • Good verbal and written communication in English • Independent, proactive thinker and ability to do own job planning and make decisions • Supervisory/people management skills. Ref. FIN 209 Finsch Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Kgatelopele (proof of residence may be requested). Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies) and forward, together with your résumé, qualifications and ID by 1 January 2016. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Please note that Petra Diamonds does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, you should report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines: South Africa 0800 22 22 00 (toll-free from an RSA landline) or international +27 12 305-2711.