We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor Contractors. The purpose of this role is to Supervise and maintain all construction, pit services and rehabilitation operations assigned to contractors as a Legal Appointment 2.9.2.
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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 and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description
As our Supervisor Contractors of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Performance & Delivery
- Legal Appointment (Regulations 2.9.2):
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with the MHSA regulations as a Legal appointment under Mineral Regulations 2.15.1 read with 7(4) of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
- SHE Management System:
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the SHE management system implementation.
- Support and facilitate regular SHE reviews and meetings.
- Scheduling and Planning:
- Participate in the development and review of schedules.
- Assist in improving and maintaining a health and safety inspection schedule aligned with risk profiles and delivery requirements.
- Contractor Management:
- Supervise and mentor contractors, foremen, employees, and safety representatives to enhance their skills and competencies.
- Monitor that contractors are suitably qualified and competent to perform duties according to rules, processes, and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with contractual specifications, policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including the MHSA and Mineral Regulations.
- Oversee the contractors' SHE files and compliance.
- Health and Safety Oversight:
- Review the competencies of site personnel regularly to ensure compliance.
- Facilitate risk assessments, incident investigation sessions, and workshops according to defined procedures.
- Perform health and safety audits and inspections, providing advisory authority on findings.
- Monitor that machinery is safely installed, maintained, and repaired during monthly compliance inspections.
- Identify and halt work at places and with machinery that present critical health and safety issues or dangerous conditions.
- Implement and promote SHE principles to ensure zero harm, prevent risks, and monitor critical controls in the work area.
- Manage safety and health systems by assessing leadership capabilities and fitness for duty, conducting physical safety checks, reporting deficiencies, and facilitating safety audits.
- Support the Safety & Health principles, following operational risk management rules, regulations, procedures, and directions.
- Monitor and maintain housekeeping.
- Incident Management:
- Assist in investigating and closing out accident reports and actions.
- Ensure all contractor incidents are investigated, with lessons learned and preventive measures implemented.
- Communication and Reporting:
- Report on SHE matters and communicate findings to the Site Manager and relevant Section Manager.
- Support and plan the implementation of safety and operational policies and procedures.
- Compliance:
- Ensure that all local compliance requirements are met as a baseline for site performance.
- Follow all relevant Anglo American compliance standards related to Engineering/Mining/Processing/Rehabilitation and ensure team compliance.
- Abide by all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures while acting at the next higher level when required.
Qualifications
Grade 12 Certificate/N3 Technical
- Relevant Higher National Qualification/Certificate on a NQF5
- Train the Trainer Certificate
- Anglo A2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation.
- Blasting Certificate for open-cast mines
- Competent A Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Basic Firefighting Certificate
- SA Drivers Licence
- COMSOC (Advantageous)
- 5 years of experience in a mining environment with 6 months experience in Contractor Management.
- Understand operational processes relevant to the role.
- Have domain-specific knowledge of contractor processes, operating procedures, and equipment capabilities.
- Knowledgeable about risk management techniques and critical controls.
- Familiar with safety, health, and environmental legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Understand Contractor Management Policies and Procedures.
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Have a thorough grasp of auditing principles and practices, including conducting audits effectively.
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 peoples lives.
How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, were 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.
