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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Purpose of the Job:
This is a Superintendent Technical role will be responsible to ensure a successful undercut execution as it is the most important activity in block cave mining. The key function of the undercut is to create a continuous void over the extraction level which destabilizes the rock mass enabling the initiation and continuous propagation of stress caving.
Key Performance Areas:
• Managing short, medium and long-term plans and schedules of underground mining project.• Monitoring performance of appointed contractor against set plans and schedules and advise accordingly.• Developing and implementing mine planning standards and procedures.• Participating in compiling the Strategic Business Plan for the mine.• Managing the mining project performance data base and analyse trends.• Managing the underground mine design process and regular design updates in relation to approved budget.• Sequencing planning and optimising of large excavation mining methodology.• Incorporating geotechnical aspects for block cave development and operation into mine design plans.• Ensuring legal and safety compliance of mine designs and plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders• Overseeing and controlling the activities of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimization of human resources.• Developing performance agreements for subordinates, evaluates subordinates against performance agreement standards and develop career development plans based on performance evaluation.• Identifying training needs and ensuring appropriate training is conducted (formalized and on-thejob).• Initiating continuous improvement of mining technical issues, mine design, drill & blast for a lower unit cost.
Qualifications and Experience:
• B Eng/BSc Mining Engineering or B-Tech Mining Engineering• Post-graduate qualification (Advantageous)• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.• Registration with Professional body• Knowledge of mine planning software: Aegis or similar drill & blast/analysis program, EPS and Mine 2-4D or similar package.• Seven years’ experience in mining environment, two years’ working as Superintendent/Mine Overseer in trackless long-hole mining and Project execution experience
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