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List Of Vacancies

Principal VOHE Engineer
General Engineering Supervisor (Diesels)
Mine Overseer UG
Senior Processing Officer

Principal VOHE Engineer

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Principal VOHE Engineer, E1

Seriti, Head Office, Gauteng / Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: HO051/24GS

Closing date: 10 June 2024

The role:

The role is responsible to ensure legal and best practice compliance to ventilation and occupational hygiene standards, through maintenance of engineering solutions, in underground, opencast, surface plant and general surface areas and giving guidance and assurance to operations. Solutions must be based on relevant occupational exposure standards to eliminate or minimise potential health risks and catastrophic events.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Ensure that VOHE legal requirements, standards and policies are adhered according to legal Ventilation, Occupational Hygiene & Codes of Practices.
Interpret and communicate changes to legislation and policies to ensure legal compliance as well as proactively advise management on the identification of risks and develop mitigation plans.
Contributes to research, identify, and implement best practices, technologies with in the VOHE risk management.
Develop Policies and Procedures in accordance with Seriti requirements.
Develop systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the MHSA – Section 9. 11. 12.13.14. and Regulations Chapter 5. 16. 21.22 & 23 by conducting inspections, audits, and reports.
To monitoring, reviewing ensuring compliance and enable proper implementation of health measures to eliminate, control and minimise the risk health and safety in the operations.  
Review required by Section 11(4) of the MHSA, should be reviewed, and updated after every altered circumstance or if significant changes are introduced to procedures, mining, and ventilation layouts.
Manages or supports ventilation engineering process for the operations.
Identifies, reports and advise on key ventilation and occupational hygiene risks, opportunities and trends and impact thereof on the operations/projects.
Act the internal Seriti technical expert on Occupational Hygiene issues.
Conduct Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene trend analysis, incident investigations, report, and document findings.
Provides oversight and assurance on group governance.
Compile, monitor and control the departmental budget so that spending is in line with Seriti requirements.

Requirements:

B Tech, B Sc, B Eng or National Diploma / Degree Mechanical / Engineering with Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control – MEC
7 Years experience in the mining / engineering field with a minimum of 3 years as VOHE Superintendent with relevant and comprehensive Occupational Hygiene experience
Data analysis skills and in-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to MHSA
Management Development Programme (MDP) or equivalent
Proficiency in Ventsim Design Software
Project Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene – SAIOH

Please note:

Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
All applicants are thanked for their interest
Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

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General Engineering Supervisor (Diesels)

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

General Engineering Supervisor (Diesels), D2

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT052/24GS

Closing date: 14 June 2024

The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage Seriti Coal’s Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
Financial Budgeting & Management
Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
Sound knowledge of non-flameproof and flameproof diesel equipment and associated hydraulic/pneumatic components
Manage underground diesel dispensing equipment
Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
Structural integrity maintenance management
Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

Requirements:

N4 Technical certificate and recognised Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering Degree
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an appointed 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
Safety & Risk Management Course
Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining industry
Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Please note:

Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
All applicants are thanked for their interest
Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Apply

Mine Overseer UG

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Mine Overseer UG, D2

Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: SON_NDC037/24GS

Closing date: 02 May 2024

The role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Ensures the effective management of employees to achieve all Safety, Health, Environmental, Planning and Production targets
Legal responsibility for all activities under his/her control with regards to safety
Responsible for the day-to-day management for his/her section with regards to safety, production and costs
Planning in short and medium term to ensure targets are met
Communicates all relevant legal and operational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensures that these are implemented and followed
Ensure that operational planning and production targets are achieved
Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with other operational managers to compliment the operational value chain
Meeting production targets with strict adherence to maintenance and production schedules

Requirements:

BSc Eng., B Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Eng. or National Diploma in Coal Mining/Engineering
UG Blasting Certificate/Rock Breaking qualification for Fiery Mines
Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency
Minimum 4 years’ experience as an appointed underground Shiftboss in a production environment
Completed 1000 UG risk shifts
Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with high regard for safety and good safety record
Sound knowledge of underground operations
Good managerial, supervisory, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
Ability to plan, co-ordinate, control activities, cope with pressure, innovative and a self-starter
Have sound knowledge of safety systems and standards and high regard to safety, regulations and standards
Computer literate: MS Office
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

Safety Courses S2 ORMP
Acting Experience as an underground Mine Overseer
ECSA
Coaching and Mentoring Training

Please note:

Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
All applicants are thanked for their interest
Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Apply

Senior Processing Officer

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Senior Processing Officer, D2

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC052/24GS

Closing date: 07 June 2024

The role:

The role is responsible for the control and management of the production process to ensure that production targets and qualities are achieved. Ensure that department complies to all relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Management of production on the coal floor ensuring supervising of production personnel and overseeing those jobs are done properly as well as control and coordination of all process contractors onsite
Coordinate maintenance of plant machinery in support of production targets through the development of plant maintenance plans with the plant manager and section engineer as well as ensure that all process mobile machinery is maintained as per schedule
Ensure that legal requirements, codes of practices, group standards, procedures and policies are updated, implemented, adhered to and that changes to legal requirements are communicated
Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
Liaison with Engineering department for maintenance
Liaison with plant manager for quality control requirements
Running of DMS Plant
Contractor management
Coal accounting
Draw up and manage Plant operations budget

Requirements:

BSc Metallurgy / BSc / Honors / B-Tech / B-Tech Honors Chemical Engineering / Mineral Processing
5 Years experience in plant processing with a minimum of 3 years as a Metallurgical Engineer and/or Plant Supervisor
A good knowledge of legislation relating to the mining industry e.g. Mine Health and Safety Act
In depth knowledge of coal processing methodologies
Knowledge of the risk assessment process and practices
Aware of best practices and new technologies
An understanding of the coal production process and stockpile management
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

Safety & Risk Management Course (S2, S3)
Management Development Programme or equivalent
Membership/registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
Membership of the South African Coal Processing Society
Coaching & Mentoring
ORMP, Supervisory Development
Sound knowledge of Seriti’s Processing Codes of Practices, policies and procedures
Good knowledge of Seriti’s Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and standards

Please note:

Candidates can apply by going to https://seritiza.com/ and click on the ‘Careers’ tab
Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
All applicants are thanked for their interest
Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Apply

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About Seriti Mine

Seriti operates six large-scale, opencast and underground thermal coal mines, predominately supplying Eskom power stations and is currently developing the New Largo mine in stages to provide additional coal supplies to Seriti’s various coal markets.