Vacancy: Pit Foreman

Vacancy: Pit Foreman

The company would like to recruit a Pit Foreman to be based at Gugulethu Colliery within the Msukaligwa Local Municipality.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12

  • 3-5 years in a similar role

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Valid driver’s licence

  • Knowledge of opencast mining management and practices

  • Competent A Certificate

  • Dewatering practices and management of pumping team experience

  • Opencast Blasting Certificate essential

  • Supervisory Certificate

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of pit operators

  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures

  • Conduct safety inspections and risk assessment

  • Plan, organise and monitor the production process to meet the production targets

  • Ensure optimal plant utilisation & availability

  • Shift line-up and hand-over

  • Management of pit dewatering strategies

  • Technical supervision

  • Liaise with maintenance team to ensure equipment availability

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by latest close of business 16 June 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

E-mail address: gugulethurecruitment@canyoncoal.com

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments. 

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