Production Supervisor – Opencast Mining

About the role

Isambane Mining is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to support the Pit Manager and Site Manager in overseeing opencast mining operations. The role focuses on driving production targets while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily mining activities to achieve safe and efficient production targets.
• Lead and guide production employees and operators, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor equipment utilisation, coordinate with maintenance to minimise downtime, and allocate work to optimise productivity.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify unsafe conditions, and enforce mine rules and procedures.
• Prepare daily production reports and communicate performance to management.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience in an opencast mining environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and related regulations.
• Competent A Certificate and a valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Medically fit according to mine and client requirements.

Required skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication.
• Effective planning, organising and coordination.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.