Logistics Supervisor / Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

a. On-Site Transport Operations Management

- Supervise and coordinate daily transport activities at the mine (ROM, product coal, discard).
- Control truck movements between loading and tipping points.
- Ensure optimal cycle times, truck utilisation, and continuous material flow.
- Manage loading points, haul roads, and dumping areas to avoid bottlenecks.

b. 3rd Party Transporter Control (On-Site)

- Directly manage contractor trucks, drivers, and supervisors operating on-site.
- Ensure all contractor personnel comply with mine rules, procedures, and production plans.
- Control shift deployment, truck allocations, and routing in the pit and plant areas.
- Enforce discipline and immediately address unsafe or non-compliant behaviour.

c. Safety, Health & Environment (Critical Focus)

- Enforce compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and site-specific standards.
- Conduct daily safety briefings, PTOs, and inspections on contractor activities.
- Monitor driver behaviour, speed compliance, and safe tipping practices.
- Investigate transport-related incidents (collisions, near misses, spillage).
- Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant before entering the mine.

d. Operational Coordination

- Work closely with load & haul, production, plant, and weighbridge teams.
- Align transport activities with mining plans and plant feed requirements.
- Respond in real-time to operational changes, delays, or breakdowns.

e. Weighbridge & Load Control

- Ensure accurate tonnage control and reconciliation.
- Prevent overloading, underloading, and material losses.
- Verify dispatch instructions and correct routing of coal types.

f. Performance & Efficiency Management

- Monitor contractor KPIs:
- Cycle times
- Tons moved per shift
- Truck availability
- Queue times
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements on-site.
- Reduce idle time, congestion, and operational delays.

g. Reporting & Administration

- Compile shift and daily reports on production, delays, and contractor performance.
- Record incidents, breakdowns, and deviations.
- Provide feedback to management on operational risks and improvements.

Minimum Requirements

- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Diploma/Degree in Mining, Logistics, or related field (advantageous)
- Minimum 58 years mining experience (load & haul / transport)
- At least 3 years supervising on-site transport or contractors at a mine
- Valid Drivers License

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of opencast coal load & haul operations
- Experience managing contractor fleets in mining environments
- Understanding of haul road design, traffic management, and pit operations
- Familiarity with weighbridge systems and dispatch control
- Knowledge of MHSA and mine safety systems

Key Competencies

- Strong on-the-ground leadership and decision-making
- Ability to manage high-risk, fast-paced environments
- Excellent situational awareness and problem-solving
- Assertiveness in enforcing safety and discipline
- Strong coordination and communication skills

Advantageous:

- Opencast mining experience (coal essential)
- Experience with high-volume contractor mining fleets
- Exposure to dispatch/fleet management systems