Job Description

Sasol careers – Shiftboss

Shiftboss – Sasol Careers

Purpose of Job
Provide coaching and guidance to personnel to develop high-performance teams capable of achieving mining operation targets safely. Execute statutory duties in line with relevant mining regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, organise, control, and lead daily operations to ensure department KPIs are met, including safe coal production, tons/cm/shift, and equipment availability.
• Monitor downtime, MTTF, MTTR, and adherence to overhaul/maintenance programs.
• Implement operational projects and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to operating principles, legislation, and governance standards.
• Manage availability of spares, equipment, and resources, including oversight of electronic timekeeping systems.
• Analyse failure trends and implement root cause elimination strategies.
• Coordinate departmental planning to support production targets and budgets.
• Control costs to achieve production volumes within budget and deliver against reporting calendars.
• Maintain best-in-class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics to achieve zero harm, zero fatalities, and LWDCR targets.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and career development for employees.
• Conduct planned task observations, employee engagement, and coaching to build talent and improve departmental performance.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 / N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science, and English
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Experience

• 6+ years of relevant experience

Certifications

• Blasting Certificate (Underground)
• Gas Testing Certificate
• Flameproof Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Red Ticket Certification

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Troubleshooting technical issues and mining operations optimisation
• Risk management, SHE policies, procedures, and standards
• Commercial agility, customer centricity, and collaborative mindset
• Innovation, inspirational leadership, and talent development
• Partnership building, delivery excellence, and self-development

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