Mine Overseer

Overview

Explore mine overseer opportunities in Gauteng, a region known for its significant mining sector. This role involves supervising mining operations, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and managing teams of miners. Job seekers can find positions in various mining companies, contributing to the extraction of valuable resources. The demand for skilled mine overseers remains steady, offering career growth potential within the industry. Gauteng's mining sector presents a range of challenges and rewards for experienced professionals. Mine overseers are responsible for production targets, equipment maintenance, and compliance with regulations. These positions require strong leadership, technical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. Successful candidates often have a background in mining engineering or related fields. Candidates should be prepared for a demanding work environment, often involving shift work and exposure to underground conditions. The role is crucial for maintaining efficient and safe mining operations. Job opportunities can be found through online job boards, recruitment agencies, and direct applications to mining companies. This is a key role in the mining industry.

Location : Westonaria, Gauteng. Salary : R1,200,000 – R2,400,000 per year. Employer : Gold Fields. Posted today.

Job Description – South Deep Gold Mine

South Deep is recruiting. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person\'s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

Position : Mine Overseer Tramming

Job Grading : D Lower

Department : Engineering

Site : South Deep Gold Mine

The Mine Overseer Infrastructure Main Shaft is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the South Deep main vertical shaft infrastructure and the associated ground handling systems. The vertical shaft is a 3000-metre single drop, comprising 3 shafts and four winders. The horizontal ground handling system consists of an intricate network of 21 conveyor belts with numerous ore passes and box front systems. The incumbent\'s core accountability is to ensure the safe, optimised and integrated functioning of the ground handling systems aligned to an integrated continuous operational cycle. Effective operational delivery relies on advanced technical capability, planning and scheduling skills, collaborative delivery and strong safety leadership experience.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Mine Overseer\'s Certificate of Competency for Scheduled Mines
• At least 5 years\' experience in managing a horizontal environment as Logistic Mine Overseer
• Medically fit for the position after risk-based medical examination and screening tests
• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery
• Proven team and people leadership with strong English communication
• Advanced understanding of operational working culture and delivery challenges
• Advanced practical mining experience with production planning and scheduling
• Ability to cope with ambiguity, high resilience and adaptability
• Problem-solving skills with knowledge of business improvement methodologies (e.g., lean-six sigma)
• Sound budgeting and cost management skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Closing Date : 29 September 2025

Note : Gold Fields code of conduct prohibits payment in recruitment. Diversity and equity in employment are commitment of Gold Fields. Please attach relevant certificates to your CV for shortlisting.

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