UNDERGROUND MANAGER - MORUPULE COAL MINE

MORUPULE COAL MINE SEEKS TO INVITE SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CITIZEN CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION OF:-

UNDERGROUND MANAGER

Job Purpose
To manage the mining operations and maintenance functions, and ensure implementation of objectives within the framework of the department’s strategic plan, legal requirements and best mining engineering principles.

Requirements

Key Activities

• Develops and implements the Mining strategy to meet medium and long term goals.
• Directs and coordinates the development of the mine’s operational plans to meet key objectives.
• Interprets operational requirements and integrates with discipline base financial needs to ensure availability of financial resources to meet business objectives.
• Responsible for, approves and monitors the utilisation of allocated funds to enable the attainment of departmental objectives.
• Sets and monitors mining production targets and standards for the mining operation’s team and monitors compliance.
• Manages and directs the deployment of resources to optimise the efficiency of the operation.
• Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance.
• Develops and implement systems, policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department to continuously improve efficiency and technical excellence and ensure corporate governance.
• Ensures that employees are selected, deployed, trained, evaluated and rewarded in compliance with existing employee management systems.
• Coaches, counsels, disciplines and develops subordinate employees.
• Identifies and manages the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance principles/requirements.
• Coordinates & manages the Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibility as well as compliance to the statutory requirements such as stipulated in the Mines, Works, Quarries and Machinery Act (MWQM).
• Identifies and liaises with key stakeholders to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Adheres to and promotes safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of Fiery Mines emergency Preparedness systems
• Knowledge of underground mining Techniques
• Knowledge of Mine ventilation techniques and Geotechnical solutions

Key Competencies

• Managing performance and holding people accountable (level 5)
• Business Acumen ( Level 4)
• Change Leadership (Level 3)
• Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment (Level 4)
• Innovation (Level 4)
• Team work and collaboration (Level 4)
• Building organizational capability (Level 3)
• Judgment & Decision making (Level 4)
• Achievement Orientation (Level 4)
• Planning, Coordination & Execution (Level 3)

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Mining Engineering Diploma/Degree or equivalent plus 8 years post qualification mining experience of which 3 should have been at Mining Engineer level

Certification (Legal Requirements):

• Blasting License (Fiery mine)
• Understanding of SHE Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001)

A competitive salary package, including subsidized accommodation is offered. Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an underground coal mining environment.

Company profile

MORUPULE COAL MINE IS A COAL MINING COMPANY IN BOTSWANA SITUATED 14 KILOMETRES WEST OF PALAPYE ALONG SEROWE/PALAPYE ROAD AND MINES COAL PRIMARILY FOR GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BOTSWANA.

Closing date and application instructions

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:

Human Resources Advisor - Services
Morupule Coal Mine, Private Bag 35 PALAPYE
Email: Recruitment@mcm.co.bw
Closing date: 26 February 2016

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