Sasol is recruiting for Shiftboss x13 posts

Applications are invited from suitable and experienced candidates for Shiftboss x13 positions at Sasol Mining.

Closing date: 28 March 2023

Geographical Area: Mpumalanga & Free State

PURPOSE OF JOB / ROLE INTENT

Management, leadership, organization, and control of production, as well as providing the leadership required to create a high-performance team.

In his/her area of responsibility, perform the statutory duties as defined by Regulation 2.15.1.

CORE ELEMENTS OF JOB

1. (Safe Production) –Carries out on a day to day basis – planning, organising,

Maintaining control and leadership so that departments’ KPIs are met – so that coal is produced safely

2. Implements operational projects, ensures operating compliance to Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP) in appointed area of responsibility

Compliance to governance bodies (standardisation committees)

3. Ensures availability of spares, equipment and resources required to ensure

Achieving optimal production, including timekeeping electronically

4. Provides first line solutions to employees reporting to him / her on any technical

related problem

5. Ensure safe production by coordinating departmental efforts

Developing a plan for the area of responsibility assigned to you.

6. (Finance) – Controlling costs to ensure production volumes are met

budget.

7. Ensure that safety performance is of the highest quality and continuously improve it

To maintain required RCR, key safety metrics must be monitored.

SHE compliance rates vs. targets (especially major findings), % outstanding actions on findings
Zero harm, Zero fatalities, LWDCR

8. Provide on the job training, coaching and career development

MAJOR CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING

Contributing to the safe production of the mine within the budgeted allowances
Balance between production targets and maintenance practices in engineering maintenance.
Maintaining relationships between the mining and engineering departments.
Maintaining compliance with various legal requirements and engineering principles
in the operational environment.
A high-skilled workforce is essential to manage the complexity that comes along with the infusion of new technology.
Managing service providers in the area of responsibility, providing them with services
Supervision must be sufficient.
A management of the supply and procurement side of the operational environment.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

This position has a 2.15.1 legal appointment and is accountable for managing the
operational solutions and governance within the area of appointment at a mine within a
highly regulated industry.
Remote locations, equipment, and infrastructure are underground and may be located above ground
To meet production targets, the availability must be managed over a wide area.
Complex interfaces with contractors and suppliers also exits.
Analysis, interpretation, and integration of information from various sources is necessary for effective decision-making
trade-off decisions in the best interest of the area of responsibility.