Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Mining Foreman to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the Mining department are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Mining Superintendent

Work Schedule: Forty Two (42) Days On / Twenty One (21) Days Off

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heavily involved with Technical Services Department to facilitate the development of accurate plans and ensure timely development of schedules.
• Manage the planning and coordination of all activities and manning in the underground mining operation on a daily, weekly, monthly outlook.
• Provide leadership, supervision, skills training and support for employees in accordance with departmental requirements and individual Progress and Development Plans.
• Actively foster two-way communication, teamwork among employees within the Operational Departments and encourage interdepartmental cooperation to achieve company objectives.
• Provide the leadership and motivation necessary to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to all policies, standards and procedures during the execution of their duties.
• Ensure all areas of the operational department are conducting themselves in line with the company policies and ensure a safe working environment for employees.
• Create a working environment that ensures that employees gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and implementing effective training and mentoring programmes.
• Execute the implementation of localization plans and performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and behaviour through effective knowledge and skills development

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of modern trackless mechanised mining production and development methodologies ensuring industry best practice is implemented and maintained.
• Exposure to the challenges of operating in remote sites.
• Exposure to deep, narrow vein gold mining practices.
• Ordinary secondary education;
• Artisan Trade Certificate;
• Valid driving license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining covering all aspects of modern trackless mechanised mining and supervision.
• Experience in multiple mining regions, and mining methodologies.
• Knowledge of dealing with culturally diverse groups and skilled in utilizing appropriate means to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of mentoring employees from diverse backgrounds

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication in English, both report writing and verbal;
• Hazard identification and Risk assessment; and
• Mine health &Safety Act awareness.

• Rename your CV in this format; CV – YOUR FULL NAME
• Indicating the role title “MINING FOREMAN“ in the subject of your email
• Send your application via e-mail to: [email protected]